Ballon d’Or 2025: ‘He’s most balanced player’ – Casemiro names footballer to win award

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has named Mohamed Salah as the player he believes will win the 2025 Ballon d'Or award. The prestigious individual award's shortlist was recently released by France Football, with Salah being the only player from Liverpool on the list.

Casemiro praised Salah as the most balanced player, highlighting his impressive performance throughout the season. Salah scored 34 goals and provided 23 assists in 52 appearances, helping Liverpool win the Premier League title.

Casemiro emphasized Salah's impact on the game, describing him as the best player last season. Other players on the shortlist include Ousmane Dembele, Vitinha, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha, but Salah is expected to rank among the top 10 in the France Football ranking.