Raphinha Leads Golden Ball Contenders for 2025

Goal.com has released its predictions for the 2025 Ballon d’Or award, with Barcelona’s winger Raphinha emerging as the top contender. The 28-year-old Brazilian has had an exceptional season, scoring 27 goals and providing 21 assists in 42 appearances across all competitions.

The top five candidates also include Real Madrid’s forward Kylian Mbappe, Barcelona’s midfielder Lamin Yamal, Bayern Munich’s striker Harry Kane, and Paris Saint-Germain’s winger Ousmane Dembele.

Goal.com’s Top 10 Ballon d’Or Contenders for 2025:

1. Raphinha (Barcelona)
2. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
3. Lamin Yamal (Barcelona)
4. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
5. Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint-Germain)
6. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
7. Pedri (Barcelona)
8. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
9. Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)
10. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

Notably, Liverpool’s star Mohamed Salah falls just outside the top five, ranking sixth in the predictions. The list showcases a mix of established stars and rising talents, with Barcelona and Real Madrid players featuring prominently in the top 10.