2025 Ballon d'Or Rankings Updated After Haaland's Exit

Kylian Mbappe hat-trick against Manchester City eliminated Erling Haaland from the Champions League, affecting his Ballon d'Or chances. Mohamed Salah leads the race with 29 goals and 20 assists in 27 appearances. Robert Lewandowski follows with 32 goals, while Raphinha boasts 24 goals and 15 assists. Harry Kane remains in contention with 29 goals and 10 assists despite his recent injury.

In the race for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, Erling Haaland's exit from the Champions League after Manchester City's defeat to Real Madrid has significantly altered the rankings. Kylian Mbappe's stunning hat trick powered Real Madrid past the English champions, boosting his chances for football's most prestigious individual award. Mbappe, now with 27 goals and 3 assists this season, has regained form and is a crucial figure for both Real Madrid’s La Liga and Champions League campaigns.

Harry Kane remains a contender despite aggravating a calf injury during Bayern Munich's 1-1 draw with Celtic. The England captain has 29 goals and 10 assists in 31 appearances, while Bayern leads the Bundesliga by eight points and remains strong in Europe.

Robert Lewandowski, at 36, continues to impress with 32 goals and 3 assists for Barcelona, guiding a youthful squad in their domestic and European title pursuits. Meanwhile, Raphinha has emerged as a key playmaker for Barcelona, tallying 24 goals and 15 assists.

However, Mohamed Salah leads the race with 29 goals and 20 assists in just 27 appearances, driving Liverpool’s push for the Premier League title and further silverware. If the award were decided today, Salah would likely become the first African winner since George Weah in 1994.