golden Ball 2025 Race Heats Up: Top Contenders Emerge
PARIS – The race for the 2025 Golden Ball is intensifying, with several players delivering exceptional performances throughout the 2024/25 season. Key contenders include stars from LaLiga, Ligue 1, and the Premier League, each boasting impressive statistics and significant team achievements.
A young Spanish player has solidified his position as a pivotal figure in both LaLiga and world football, contributing over 20 goals and 20 assists in 62 games. His decisive impact in both scoring and creating opportunities was instrumental in his club’s domestic treble. His versatility and maturity are positioning him as a future leader in European football.
Ousmane, of PSG, enjoyed a career-best season, leading his team to their first-ever UEFA champions League title.His dribbling ability and defensive work rate make him a strong candidate for the prestigious award.
⚽ Statistics and titles in the 2024/25 season:
* Goals: 37
* Assists: 15
* Matches played: 60
* Minutes Played: 4,024
* Titles: 4 (UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Champions Trophy)
Vitinha, also of PSG, demonstrated consistency and playmaking ability in 67 appearances, playing a crucial role in both PSG’s success and the Portugal selection‘s achievements. He secured 5 titles including the Nations League,UEFA Champions League,Ligue 1,Coupe de France,and Champions Trophy.
⚽ Statistics and titles in the 2024/25 season:
* Goals: 8
* Assists: 8
* Matches Played: 67
* Minutes Played: 5,174
* Titles: 5 (Nations League, UEFA Champions league, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Champions Trophy)
In the Premier League, the Egyptian forward maintained a high level of performance, scoring over 30 goals and providing more than 20 assists in 57 games. His consistent attacking contributions led Liverpool to win the English League.
Kylian, in his debut season with Real Madrid, had a remarkable individual campaign, scoring 46 goals in 65 games and adding 7 assists. He secured the Gold Boot of the continent, but Madrid’s overall team performance lacked significant trophy success.
⚽ Statistics and titles in the 2024/25 season:
* Goals: 46
* Assists: 7
* Matches Played: 65
