Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé has taken the top spot in the latest Ballon d’Or rankings, following an extraordinary season with the French giants.
Dembélé’s instrumental role in PSG’s historic treble-winning campaign, capped off with a 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final, has catapulted him to the forefront of the competition.
According to the latest odds from Odds Checker, Dembélé leads the pack ahead of Barcelona stars Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, with other PSG players Gianluigi Donnarumma, Désiré Doué, and Kvicha Kvaratskhelia also featuring in the top 10.
Top 10 Ballon d’Or Rankings:
Ousmane Dembélé (PSG)
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Raphinha (Barcelona)
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG)
Kvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)
Pedri (Barcelona)
Kylian Mbappé (PSG)
Désiré Doué (PSG)
Top Contenders:
- 1. Ousmane Dembélé (PSG): Leads the rankings after a spectacular season with PSG, instrumental in their historic treble-winning campaign, including a 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final.
- 2. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona): At just 17 years old, Yamal is rewriting the script for young talents in European football with 14 goals and 21 assists this season.
- 3. Raphinha (Barcelona): Enjoying a breakout campaign with 28 goals and 22 assists, Raphinha could emerge as the clear frontrunner if Barça wins the Champions League.
Other Top 10 Contenders:
- 4. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): Continues to deliver high-level performances, but Liverpool’s early Champions League exit affects his chances.
- 5. Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan): Instrumental in Inter’s dominant Serie A campaign, Martínez’s case could strengthen with a domestic double.
- 6. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG): Features in the top 10 alongside fellow PSG players, thanks to his outstanding performances.
- 7. Kvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG): Another PSG player in the top 10, showcasing his skills and contributing to the team’s success.
- 8. Pedri (Barcelona): A key figure in Barcelona’s title challenges, Pedri’s performances will be crucial in determining his Ballon d’Or chances.
- 9. Kylian Mbappé (PSG): Despite PSG’s success, Mbappé’s individual numbers and team achievements might not be enough to secure the top spot.
- 10. Désiré Doué (PSG): The young PSG player rounds out the top 10, demonstrating his potential and talent.
The award ceremony is scheduled for September, and the rankings are subject to change based on the teams’ and players’ performances in the remainder of the season.
Will Dembélé maintain his lead, or will another player steal the spotlight?
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