"2025 Ballon d'Or Favorites Identified: Marcus Rashford Among Top Contenders"
Marcus Rashford Predicts Potential Ballon d'Or Winners
Marcus Rashford, currently on loan at FC Barcelona, has named three players as his picks for the 2025 Ballon d'Or: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Ousmane Dembélé. He praised all three, highlighting Yamal as a particularly outstanding young talent likely to win the award, and noted that Dembélé and Raphinha deserve it for their maturity and fantastic seasons.
Rashford, a Manchester United forward, expressed his admiration for the trio's impactful seasons. Dembélé, who plays for Barcelona, has rediscovered his best form and become one of the team's most decisive players in the final third. Raphinha, Rashford's new teammate at Camp Nou, has delivered consistency in both domestic and European competitions.
Lamine Yamal, at just 17 years old, has lit up La Liga with dazzling performances well beyond his age. His youth and talent have not gone unnoticed, with Rashford predicting that Yamal is likely to win the Ballon d'Or in the future.
The Ballon d'Or is a prestigious award given to the world's best footballer. The 2025 Ballon d'Or shortlist includes Ousmane Dembélé, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal, along with several players from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. This recognition is an acknowledgment of their performances across the season.
Barcelona's resurgence under their current project is highlighted by the Ballon d'Or shortlist, as all three players are currently at the club. Rashford believes that his teammates' collective brilliance makes them genuine challengers for the Ballon d'Or.
[1] Source: Unnamed interview with Marcus Rashford, 2025.
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