Rashford unloaded three players who deserve to be the winner of the Ballon d’Or 2025

Gilabola.com – Race Ballon d’Or 2025 is increasingly interesting with a number of big stars into the competition, and according to Marcus RashfordThere are three names that deserve to get it: Ousmane Dembele, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal.

Tight competition towards Ballon d’Or

The most prestigious individual award event in the world of football is in the spotlight, with many star players believed to have a great opportunity.

In fact, Achraf Hakimi from Paris Saint-Germain had said he was worthy of winning the award, even though his teammate Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha were more favored.

Big clubs like PSG and Barcelona are indeed contributors to the main names in the list of candidates.

Rashford, who is now strengthening Barcelona after being loaned from Manchester United, admitted that it was difficult to choose one name. In his interview with Sport, he mentioned three of his colleagues who according to him both deserve to get a ballon d’Or this year.

Ousmane Dembele: The PSG Star

Ousmane Dembele Become the strongest candidate after appearing extraordinary in the success of PSG won their first Champions League, with a 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the final. In addition, he also helped the club win Ligue 1 and Coupe de France, as well as adding a collection of trophies with the UEFA Super Cup 2025/26 season.

Paul Pogba to Harry Kane both supported Dembele as the winner. The statistical records were impressive: 52 appearances, 35 goals and 16 assists throughout the 2024/25 season.

Raphinha: Barcelona attack motorbike

The second name called Rashford is his teammate in Barcelona, Raphinha. The Brazilian performed brilliantly last season with a score of 34 goals and 25 assists from 57 matches, helped Blaugrana win La Liga and Copa Del Rey.

Although humble by mentioning the six other players who deserve to win, it is difficult to imagine all the names that can finish above Raphinha in the hunt for Ballon d’Or this time.

Lamine Yamal: The Most Shine Young Star

One more name that is favored by Rashford is Wonderkid Barcelona, Lamine Yamal. This 18 -year -old player is considered many parties as one of the world’s largest talents today. Last season he recorded 55 appearances, 18 goals, and 25 assists, even immediately scored goals and assists in the opening match of La Liga New Season.

Rashford did not hesitate to call Yamal as the most talented player he had ever seen since Ronaldo Nazario. He emphasized Yamal’s maturity in playing far beyond his age, as well as highlighting his cheerful nature in the dressing room that reminded him of his own young.

Rashford can’t choose one name

“For me, Dembele, Raphinha, and Yamal all deserve to get it. It’s hard to choose one,” Rashford said. He also added that even though this year had not won, Yamal would almost certainly win the Ballon d’Or in the future.