The Ballon d’Or 2025 is fast approaching, and several players are standing out for their exceptional performances this season. Here’s a look at the top contenders, with key stats and my personal predictions.
🏆 Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Stats: 33 goals and 11 assists in 45 appearances across all competitions. (beinsports.com)
- Strengths: Dembélé has been in remarkable form, especially with 8 goals and 4 assists in the UEFA Champions League, setting a record for a French player. (talksport.com)
- Prediction: With such outstanding performances, he’s one of the top favorites for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
🌟 Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona)
- Stats: 6 goals and 12 assists in 31 La Liga matches this season. (statmuse.com)
- Strengths: At just 17 years old, Yamal has emerged as a rising star, even surpassing Lionel Messi at the same age in terms of statistics. (wsj.com)
- Prediction: While his potential is immense, he is still young and may need more consistency to win the Ballon d’Or this year.
⚡ Raphinha Dias Belloli (FC Barcelona)
- Stats: Raphinha has been a key player for Barcelona this season, contributing significantly to the team’s performances. (fbref.com)
- Strengths: His ability to create chances and score crucial goals has been vital for Barcelona.
- Prediction: Though impressive, he could be overshadowed by more spectacular performances from other players.
🧤 Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Stats: 51 saves and 4 clean sheets in 23 Ligue 1 matches this season. (espn.com)
- Strengths: Donnarumma has been a rock for PSG, making crucial saves in important matches.
- Prediction: As a goalkeeper, it’s rare for him to win the Ballon d’Or, but his consistency might place him among the finalists.
🔥 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
- Stats: 28 goals and 18 assists in 35 Premier League matches this season. (statmuse.com)
- Strengths: Salah remains one of Europe’s most prolific attackers, maintaining a high level of performance.
- Prediction: With such consistency, he remains a serious contender for the Ballon d’Or.
🧠 Final Prediction
Considering the current performances and their impact on their respective teams, my top three favorites for the 2025 Ballon d’Or are:
- Ousmane Dembélé – For his exceptional season and pivotal role in PSG’s successes.
- Mohamed Salah – For his consistency and continued influence on Liverpool’s game.
- Lamine Yamal – For his immense potential and impressive performances at a young age.
Of course, football is unpredictable, and other players could still emerge as serious contenders. But these three seem to be the front-runners for the prestigious trophy.
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