Updated Ballon d’Or Power Rankings: Raphinha Leads the Race
Goal has released an updated list of Ballon d’Or contenders, with a surprising new leader—Barcelona winger Raphinha has surged to the top, overtaking major names like Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane. Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah has dropped out of the top five, marking a shift in the race for football’s most prestigious individual award.
Top 10 Ballon d’Or Contenders (Updated)
- Raphinha (Barcelona)
- Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
- Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
- Pedri (Barcelona)
- Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
- Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
The rankings have sparked debate, with Mbappe admitting he thought Vinicius Jr. would win, while James Rodriguez has backed Bellingham as a future Ballon d’Or winner.
What do you think? Is Raphinha a deserving favorite, or will someone else claim the award?
