{"id":7785,"date":"2025-05-08T12:11:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T12:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/05\/08\/what-are-salahs-chances-of-winning-the-ballon-dor-now-that-liverpool-have-won-the-league\/"},"modified":"2025-05-08T12:11:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T12:11:54","slug":"what-are-salahs-chances-of-winning-the-ballon-dor-now-that-liverpool-have-won-the-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/05\/08\/what-are-salahs-chances-of-winning-the-ballon-dor-now-that-liverpool-have-won-the-league\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Salah\u2019s Chances of Winning the Ballon d\u2019Or Now That Liverpool Have Won the League"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Liverpool\u2019s emphatic 5\u20131 victory over Tottenham Hotspur not only secured their 20th league title, equalling Manchester United\u2019s record, but also reignited discussions about Mohamed Salah\u2019s prospects for the 2025 Ballon d\u2019Or. With 33 goals and 23 assists across all competitions this season, Salah\u2019s contributions have been pivotal to Liverpool\u2019s success. However, the competition for the prestigious individual accolade remains fierce, with several contenders showcasing exceptional performances across Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n

What the Bookmakers Say<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As of early May, <\/span>betting sites not on GamStop<\/span><\/a> have updated their odds for the 2025 Ballon d\u2019Or. Lamine Yamal leads at 6\/4, followed by Raphinha at 9\/4, Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 at 4\/1, and Salah at 8\/1. So, most bookmakers are fairly confident than Yamal will take the title, with Salah seeming like somewhat of an outsider at the moment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Salah\u2019s Stellar Season<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Salah has enjoyed one of his finest seasons in years, thriving once again as Liverpool\u2019s right-sided talisman. With 33 goals and a career-high assist count since 2017\u201318, he\u2019s matched the explosive form that first announced him on the world stage. His consistency throughout the Premier League campaign has reinforced his reputation as one of football\u2019s deadliest attackers. But it\u2019s not just the goals \u2014 Salah\u2019s creativity and decision-making in the final third have been instrumental during Liverpool\u2019s decisive push for the title.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Europe, while Liverpool fell short in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals, Salah still contributed 6 goals and 4 assists in the tournament, further reinforcing his importance on the continental stage. His leadership qualities have also come to the fore, especially as he continues to mentor younger attacking talents like Darwin N\u00fa\u00f1ez and Cody Gakpo. Given Liverpool\u2019s domestic dominance and his influence on their style of play, Salah\u2019s statistical impact remains one of the strongest in this year\u2019s Ballon d\u2019Or conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Competition from La Liga and Ligue 1<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Despite Salah\u2019s brilliance, the 2025 Ballon d\u2019Or race is heavily influenced by <\/span>the rise of standout performers in Spain and France<\/span><\/a>. Chief among them is 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, who has shattered records with Barcelona this season. Yamal\u2019s 15 goals and 24 assists across all competitions, including key contributions in the Champions League semi-finals, have made him the bookmakers\u2019 new favourite. His youth, composure, and vision have drawn comparisons to early Lionel Messi, and his consistency has anchored Bar\u00e7a\u2019s charge toward a possible treble.<\/span><\/p>\n

Raphinha and Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9, too, remain in the spotlight thanks to elite-level form in both domestic and European campaigns. Raphinha has hit 30 goals and 22 assists in 51 appearances for Barcelona, including decisive goals in El Cl\u00e1sico and a Copa del Rey final win. Meanwhile, Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 has been reborn at Paris Saint-Germain, notching 33 goals and 11 assists while guiding PSG to a historic Champions League final, eliminating four English clubs along the way. With both peaking at the business end of the season, Salah faces formidable competition for the crown.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Could Tip the Balance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Ballon d\u2019Or is rarely just about raw statistics \u2014 major international tournaments, storylines, and trophies matter. Salah\u2019s primary hurdle is the lack of a Champions League title this season. With Egypt not participating in the Euros, unlike Yamal or Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 with their respective national teams, Salah will not have the opportunity to boost his international resume in the same high-profile setting.<\/span><\/p>\n

That said, history has favoured players who deliver consistently across the domestic season. With <\/span>Liverpool winning both the Premier League and EFL Cup<\/span><\/a> in the last two seasons, and Salah being the undisputed talisman in both triumphs, his narrative remains compelling. Should either rival fail to bring European glory to their clubs, Salah\u2019s stability and dominance could shift the momentum back in his favour.<\/span><\/p>\n

Legacy and Voter Sentiment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s also the sentimental factor. Salah, now 32, is arguably in the twilight of his peak years. He has never won the Ballon d\u2019Or despite being in the top 10 on multiple occasions and consistently ranking among the world\u2019s best forwards. Some journalists and national team captains \u2014 who make up the voting pool \u2014 may view this as Salah\u2019s last real shot at the award and lean toward honoring a player whose influence on the modern game has been undeniable.<\/span><\/p>\n

His legacy extends beyond statistics. Salah\u2019s impact on African football, his global popularity, and his embodiment of Liverpool\u2019s identity over the past eight seasons make him a sentimental favourite. Should he finish the season with one or two more decisive performances \u2014 particularly in the FA Cup final \u2014 the narrative could shift decisively in his favour.<\/span><\/p>\n

Final Verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mohamed Salah remains a strong contender for the 2025 Ballon d\u2019Or, but his fate depends on several moving parts. If Yamal helps Barca win the Champions League or Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 inspires PSG to European glory, Salah could be edged out once again. However, if the voting panel values season-long excellence, trophy influence, and career legacy, then Salah \u2014 with 56 goal contributions and a domestic double \u2014 stands as one of the most deserving candidates this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Liverpool\u2019s emphatic 5\u20131 victory over Tottenham Hotspur not only secured their 20th league title, equalling Manchester United\u2019s record, but also reignited discussions about Mohamed Salah\u2019s prospects for the 2025 Ballon d\u2019Or. With 33 goals and 23 assists across all competitions this season, Salah\u2019s contributions have been pivotal to Liverpool\u2019s success. However, the competition for the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13904,"featured_media":7786,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7785","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7785","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13904"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7785"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7785\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7786"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7785"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7785"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7785"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}