The sports portal Goal has published an updated list of the leading candidates for the Ballon d'Or next year. At the top is Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah.
Second place goes to Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, with Barcelona's Raphinha rounding out the top three.
Following them are Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal (both Barcelona), Kylian Mbappe (Real), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), and Florian Wirtz (Bayer).
The 2024 Ballon d'Or was awarded to Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who surpassed Vinicius in the voting.
