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ScoreāÆ90ās June list places LamineāÆYamal at the top spot, ahead of OusmaneāÆDembĆ©lĆ©, Pedri, MohamedāÆSalah, and KylianāÆMbappĆ© . The headline picks are:
1. LamineāÆYamal (FCāÆBarcelona)
2. OusmaneāÆDembĆ©lĆ© (PSG)
3. Pedri (FCāÆBarcelona)
4. MohamedāÆSalah (Liverpool)
5. KylianāÆMbappĆ© (PSG)
At just 17 years old, Yamal has enjoyed a breakout season. Heās been pivotal in crucial LaāÆLiga and European matches, bringing flair, consistency, and real matchāwinning moments. His performances have sparked comparisons to early Messi seasons, with ManagingāÆBarƧa noting heās ācementing his status as the biggest rising star in world footballā .
Fan sentiment echoes this enthusiasm. One Reddit user wrote:
> āLamine is awesome but shouldn't be a favourite⦠he is not the best player in the world.ā
Despite caution from some fans, Yamalās combination of youth, talent, and standout highs has propelled him to the forefront of the conversation.
DembĆ©lĆ©ās place at No.āÆ2 reflects his remarkable midāseason revival at PSG. After years marred by injuries and inconsistency, heās found his form againāparticularly 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 dāOrāespecially as Barcelona supportersā votes may be split among Yamal, Pedri, and Raphinha .
Pedri remains a strong contender in third, recognized for his midfield mastery and Copa success. Liverpoolās Salah, ranked fourth, has delivered a powerful Premier League campaign backed by impressive domestic stats. MbappĆ©āstill without a Ballon despite consistent brillianceārounds out the top five, underscoring his reputation even in another UCLāless season .
LamineāÆYamal: If Barca secures a trophyārich season (LaāÆLiga, UCL), his historic youth might tip the balance. Voter momentum around his breakout could carry him to victory.
OusmaneāÆDembĆ©lĆ©: A UCL win and dominant clutch performances could swing votes his wayāespecially if Barcelonaās vote is divided.
Pedri: A quieter story, but his midfield consistency might appeal to traditionalists if neither Yamal nor DembƩlƩ dominates in autumn.
Itās shaping up to be a dramatic summer. Yamalās meteoric rise adds narrative power, DembĆ©lĆ©ās form offers a redemption arc, and Pedri/Salah/MbappĆ© 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 itās the teenage phenomenon, the resurgent veteran, or the midfield maestroāthe Ballon dāOr is poised for an unforgettable reveal.
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