The "Goal" portal has released a list of the main contenders for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.
This ranking was compiled following the announcement of the 30-player shortlist for the prestigious award by France Football magazine, Idman.biz reports.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele tops the ranking. Over the season, he played 53 matches, scoring 35 goals and providing 16 assists. His club won the French league title, the French Cup, and, for the first time in its history, the UEFA Champions League.
The second spot is taken by the season’s breakout star, 17-year-old Barcelona player Lamine Yamal. The top three is rounded out by PSG's Portuguese midfielder Vitinha.
According to Goal, the top 10 main contenders for the 2025 Ballon d'Or are:
- Ousmane Dembele (PSG, France)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain)
- Vitinha (PSG, Portugal)
- Raphinha (Barcelona, Brazil)
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, Egypt)
- Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid, France)
- Achraf Hakimi (PSG, Morocco)
- Desire Doue (PSG, France)
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG, Georgia)
- Nuno Mendes (PSG, France)
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