Who Will Win the Ballon d’Or 2025? A Fierce Face-off Between Salah, Hakimi, and Dembélé
Today, the world’s attention is on the French capital, Paris, where “France Football” will announce the identity of the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, the highest individual award in the football world. This year’s edition is marked by fierce competition as brilliant names have emerged, delivering exceptional seasons with their clubs and national teams. Among them are Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, alongside France’s Ousmane Dembélé and Spain’s Lamine Yamal.
Mohamed Salah led Liverpool to a historic season in the Premier League, captivating the scene with his crucial goals and impactful assists, returning his team to the domestic podium and solidifying his status as one of the world’s top stars.
Achraf Hakimi also grabbed the spotlight with Paris Saint-Germain, playing a pivotal role in securing a historic treble as the team clinched the league, the cup, and the UEFA Champions League. The Moroccan full-back was present in critical moments with goals and assists that boosted his candidacy for the Ballon d’Or.
Ousmane Dembélé, on the other hand, elevated his game to new heights, becoming a key player in PSG’s lineup, delivering an ideal season in terms of statistics and achievements, making him a strong contender for the trophy. Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal, the rising star from Barcelona, is the surprise name in the race, having entered the competition with impressive performances despite his young age.
The award, which has long been associated with legendary names like Messi and Ronaldo, opens a new chapter today, as the world waits to see if Salah will bring the Ballon d’Or back to Africa after George Weah, or if Hakimi will make unprecedented history as the first Arab defender to win it, or if Dembélé will secure victory and affirm Parisian dominance, while Yamal’s dream of creating a major surprise remains alive.
The next few hours will be decisive, and with them, football will find out who the new king crowned on its throne for 2025 will be.
