Lamine Yamal overtakes Vinicius and Mbappé in the Ballon d’Or race—Dembélé still ranks above him.

🔝 Current Rankings (April 2025)

1. Raphinha – The current favourite to win the Ballon d’Or thanks to his standout performances and key role for Barcelona this season.
2. Mo Salah – Still in strong contention with consistent displays for Liverpool and Egypt.
3. Ousmane Dembélé – Performing at a high level, remains slightly ahead of teammate Lamine Yamal.
4. Lamine Yamal – Now ahead of Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappé in the race after their early Champions League exits.
5. Robert Lewandowski / Pedri / Lautaro Martinez – Still in the mix but will need strong finishes to the season.
6. Kylian Mbappé & Vinicius Jr – Have dropped down the pecking order after Real Madrid’s shock elimination.

⚠️ What Could Change the Race

• If Barcelona win the Champions League and/or La Liga, players like Raphinha, Dembele, and Lamine Yamal will become even stronger favorites.
• However, a Barca collapse in both competitions would massively shrink their chances.