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ScoreâŻ90âs June list places LamineâŻYamal at the top spot, ahead of OusmaneâŻDembĂŠlĂŠ, Pedri, MohamedâŻSalah, and KylianâŻMbappĂŠ . The headline picks are:
1. LamineâŻYamal (FCâŻBarcelona)
2. OusmaneâŻDembĂŠlĂŠ (PSG)
3. Pedri (FCâŻBarcelona)
4. MohamedâŻSalah (Liverpool)
5. KylianâŻMbappĂŠ (PSG)
At just 17 years old, Yamal has enjoyed a breakout season. Heâs been pivotal in crucial LaâŻLiga and European matches, bringing flair, consistency, and real matchâwinning moments. His performances have sparked comparisons to early Messi seasons, with ManagingâŻBarça noting heâs âcementing his status as the biggest rising star in world footballâ .
Fan sentiment echoes this enthusiasm. One Reddit user wrote:
> âLamine is awesome but shouldn't be a favourite⌠he is not the best player in the world.â
Despite caution from some fans, Yamalâs combination of youth, talent, and standout highs has propelled him to the forefront of the conversation.
DembĂŠlĂŠâs place at No.âŻ2 reflects his remarkable midâseason revival at PSG. After years marred by injuries and inconsistency, heâs found his form againâparticularly in the Champions League, where his attacking impact has skyrocketed. Many argue that if PSG clinches the UCL in June, he could seal the Ballon dâOrâespecially as Barcelona supportersâ votes may be split among Yamal, Pedri, and Raphinha .
Pedri remains a strong contender in third, recognized for his midfield mastery and Copa success. Liverpoolâs Salah, ranked fourth, has delivered a powerful Premier League campaign backed by impressive domestic stats. MbappĂŠâstill without a Ballon despite consistent brillianceârounds out the top five, underscoring his reputation even in another UCLâless season .
LamineâŻYamal: If Barca secures a trophyârich season (LaâŻLiga, UCL), his historic youth might tip the balance. Voter momentum around his breakout could carry him to victory.
OusmaneâŻDembĂŠlĂŠ: A UCL win and dominant clutch performances could swing votes his wayâespecially if Barcelonaâs vote is divided.
Pedri: A quieter story, but his midfield consistency might appeal to traditionalists if neither Yamal nor DembĂŠlĂŠ dominates in autumn.
Itâs shaping up to be a dramatic summer. Yamalâs meteoric rise adds narrative power, DembĂŠlĂŠâs form offers a redemption arc, and Pedri/Salah/MbappĂŠ bring balance to the field. With voting set for September, the winner may well be decided by who shines brightest in the final months. Whether itâs the teenage phenomenon, the resurgent veteran, or the midfield maestroâthe Ballon dâOr is poised for an unforgettable reveal.
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