Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Ballon d'Or Race Heats Up: Yamal, Dembele, Raphinha in Focus
The Ballon d'Or award, given to the world's best soccer player, is getting exciting!
Three players are in the running: Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembele, and Raphinha.
Yamal, at 17, has had an amazing season for Barcelona and Spain.
Dembele helped Paris Saint-Germain win many titles.
Raphinha, also playing for Barcelona, had a standout season and was named La Liga Player of the Season.
All three players have shown they are top talents, and the winner will be announced in September.
Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembele, and Raphinha are frontrunners for the Ballon d'Or.
Yamal scored twice for Spain in the UEFA Nations League semi-final.
Dembele's team, PSG, won a historic quadruple, including the Champions League.
Raphinha was named La Liga Player of the Season.
Yamal and Dembele are both vying for the Ballon d'Or.
- Who
- Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembele, Raphinha, and other soccer players.
- What
- The Ballon d'Or race and player performances.
- When
- The Ballon d'Or ceremony is in September; the season ended in June.
- Where
- UEFA Nations League semi-final and La Liga
- Why
- To determine the best soccer player of the season.
- Lamine Yamal's Age
- 17
- Raphinha's Award
- La Liga Player of the Season
- Dembele's Team Accomplishment
- PSG Quadruple
- Yamal and Raphinha's Club
- Barcelona
- Dembele's Highlight
- Champions League
