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?