Ronaldo names his four 2025 Ballond’or favorite

Cristiano Ronaldo recently shared with Rio Ferdinand his top four picks for future Ballon d’Or winners:

1. Kylian Mbappé – Ronaldo commended Mbappé’s exceptional talent and the strong environment at Real Madrid, seeing him as a leading contender.

2. Erling Haaland – The prolific Manchester City striker impressed Ronaldo with his goal-scoring ability and influence on the field.

3. Jude Bellingham – Ronaldo praised Bellingham’s outstanding performances at Real Madrid and believes he has the potential to win the prestigious award.

4. Lamine Yamal – Despite his youth, Yamal’s skills have caught Ronaldo’s eye, marking him as a future Ballon d’Or candidate.

Interestingly, Ronaldo left out other big names like Mohamed Salah and Vinícius Júnior, which has sparked plenty of debate among fan

s and experts.