Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has shared his views on the frontrunners for the prestigious 2025 Ballon d’Or award, naming three players he believes are strong candidates to claim football’s highest individual honor. Currently on a season-long loan at Barcelona, Rashford highlighted two of his new teammates and a fellow Ligue 1 standout as worthy contenders.
Rashford identified Barcelona’s youthful prodigy Lamine Yamal and his fellow Spaniard teammate Raphinha, alongside Paris Saint-Germain’s dynamic winger Ousmane Dembele, as the players most deserving of the award this year. He praised Yamal, particularly noting the exceptional talent and maturity displayed by the teenager, describing his performances as truly extraordinary for someone so young.
“Lamine is so young that he is sure to win it. He’s a top talent, a top player,” Rashford said, reflecting the excitement around Yamal’s meteoric rise. He commended Dembele’s impressive Champions League performances, suggesting that the competition for the Ballon d’Or may come down to personal perspectives on their respective achievements.
The trio of Dembele, Yamal, and Raphinha all made the 30-man nominee shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, which promises a captivating contest among some of the best talents in world football.
Rashford’s comments not only spotlight the stellar form of his Barcelona teammates but also reiterate the growing recognition of the new generation’s potential to dominate the sport in the years ahead.
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