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The highly anticipated 2025 Ballon d’Or shortlist has been released, showcasing elite players from Real Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona, Liverpool, and Paris Saint-Germain—all vying for football’s top individual honor.
After Rodri’s unexpected victory last year—breaking Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s long dominance—this year’s competition remains fiercely open.
Here are the latest power rankings for the top 5 Ballon d’Or 2025 contenders:
1. Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint-Germain)
The French superstar led PSG to their maiden Champions League triumph, delivering crucial displays against Arsenal and Liverpool. While his consistency dipped late in the season, Dembele’s mid-campaign dominance and decisive contributions keep him in pole position.
2. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
The 17-year-old sensation has dazzled with his precocious talent. Though his numbers aren’t elite, his showings in the Champions League knockout stages and La Liga title race make him a potential dark horse.
3. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Salah’s electrifying form propelled Liverpool to Premier League glory. Despite a subdued finale, his goalscoring and playmaking prowess across Europe’s top leagues position him strongly for a top-three finish.
4. Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)
The Portuguese midfielder was instrumental in PSG’s success, excelling in both the Champions League and Nations League, proving his worth in a squad stacked with superstars.
5. Raphinha (Barcelona)
Raphinha equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s European goal contributions record this season. His pivotal role in Barcelona’s domestic double keeps him in the running despite their European exit.
