The 2025 Ballon d’Or Race Heats Up: Who Will Be Crowned World’s Best?
The race for the 2025 Ballon d’Or is getting exciting, but who will be named the best footballer in the world?
Rodri is the current Ballon d’Or holder, but due to a season-ending injury, he will not be in the running for this year’s award.
Several players are fighting for the prestigious title, with some stars set to make a late push as we approach the business end of the season.
Mohamed Salah from Liverpool is one of the top contenders, with many tipping him for the award thanks to his outstanding performances this season.
Other players in the mix include Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane, and Barcelona’s Raphinha and Lamine Yamal.
Raphinha has been exceptional, scoring 22 goals and providing 10 assists in 30 games for Barcelona this season. Brazil legend Rivaldo has also backed Raphinha as the favourite for the Ballon d’Or, with many fans on social media calling for the 27-year-old to win the prestigious prize.
Here are some fan posts:
- “GIVE RAPHINHA THE BALLON D’OR!” — Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal)
- “Raphinha NEEDS to be pushed for the Ballon D’Or.” — Reshad Rahman (@ReshadFCB)
- “Realistically Raphinha is our best Ballon d’Or candidate.” — Abja (@AbjaFCB)
Barcelona fans are also strongly supporting Raphinha, pointing out that if Barcelona wins the Champions League, Raphinha could be a strong contender for the award.
With the season heating up, the battle for the 2025 Ballon d’Or is far from decided.
