Ballon d’Or 2025: They’re having a great season – Raphinha names 6 players to win award

Barcelona winger Raphinha has identified six players he believes are top contenders for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, including Mohamed Salah, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Vinicius, Rodrygo, and Kylian Mbappe.
Raphinha highlighted these players for their excellent performances this season, noting that Vinicius remains impactful despite lower numbers and praising underrated talents Pedri and Rodrygo.
Raphinha himself is a strong Ballon d’Or contender, having scored 31 goals and provided 25 assists in 52 matches, while winning the Supercopa de España and Copa del Rey with Barcelona.