Mohamed Salah Leads the Race for the 2025 Ballon d'Or
Bookmakers have updated their odds for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, and as of now, Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah is the top contender. The Egyptian "Pharaoh" has been in sensational form this season, making him the favorite to claim football's most prestigious individual award.
Hot on Salah's heels are stars from Spain's two footballing giants. Real Madrid is represented by Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé, and Jude Bellingham, while Barcelona boasts Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski among the frontrunners.
Top 10 Contenders for the 2025 Ballon d'Or (as of February 20):
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) - 3.5
- Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) - 4
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) - 6
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) - 7
- Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) - 8
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) - 10
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City) - 10
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) - 12
- Raphinha (Barcelona) - 12
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea) - 25
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) - 25
Salah's case for the Ballon d'Or is backed by his extraordinary numbers this season. In 37 appearances across all competitions for Liverpool, the Egyptian has scored 29 goals and provided 20 assists. His consistent brilliance has been instrumental in keeping Liverpool competitive on multiple fronts.
