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With Rodri sidelined due to a season-ending injury, the race for the 2025 Ballon d'Or is wide open — and it's now Ousmane Dembélé's to lose. The PSG winger has pulled ahead of the pack as rivals like Lamine Yamal and Raphinha lose steam following Barcelona’s Champions League exit.

GOAL's updated power rankings reflect shifts in form and key performances across domestic and European competitions:

Top Contenders:
  • Ousmane Dembélé (PSG): In top form and central to PSG’s Champions League run.
  • Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP): A sensational 61-goal season; potential to hit 70.
  • Declan Rice (Arsenal): Boosted by stunning Champions League displays.
  • Achraf Hakimi (PSG): Eight goals, 15 assists, 18 clean sheets; decisive in key UCL games.
  • Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid): 22 goals, 16 assists, but a decline in 2025 could cost him.
  • Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid): 14 goals, 17 assists, but inconsistent post-M