Ballon d’Or 2025: Lewandowski names two favourites to win award

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has named Lamine Yamal and Raphinha as his top picks to win the Ballon d'Or in 2025. Lewandowski believes that the two players are among the frontrunners for the prestigious award, considering their exceptional performances.

Both Yamal and Raphinha had impressive seasons, with the latter contributing to over 100 goals directly. They have been included in the shortlist of nominees for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, which was released last week.

Lewandowski emphasized that the outcome will depend on how the season ends, but he sees both players as strong contenders. He praised Raphinha for his amazing season and acknowledged that there is still time for him to potentially win the award in the future.