Today, the Ballon d'Or player strength list was officially announced. The list is based on the performance data and comprehensive evaluation of the current players on the field. Compared with the last ranking, the changes this time are obvious and the competition is becoming more and more fierce. The leader is still Barcelona's striker Rafinha. With his outstanding personal performance in the new season and Barcelona's recent good results, he has firmly ranked first. As long as he can maintain his form and lead the team to win the championship, the Ballon d'Or is just around the corner for him.
Ranked second is Paris Saint-Germain's Dembele. His data since 2025 is very bright, and he has shown strong strength both in the Champions League and the league. If he can help Paris Saint-Germain impact the Champions League final, then the possibility of impacting the Ballon d'Or will be greatly increased. The third place belongs to Barcelona's future star Yamal. The progress of this young genius is shocking. Although there are still some shortcomings, such as limited offensive stability, his growth rate is rapid and the future is worth looking forward to. As time accumulates and experience grows, he is likely to become a strong contender for the Ballon d'Or.
The fourth place is Inter Milan's core Lautaro Martinez. After several stable performances, his ranking has gradually improved, especially his outstanding performance in the Champions League is impressive. If Inter Milan continues to have outstanding results in the European arena, Lautaro will surely get more attention and is expected to reach the threshold of the Ballon d'Or. Liverpool striker Salah, who ranked fifth, was expected to hit a higher ranking this season, but his competitive image was affected by his elimination in the top 16 of the Champions League. Although he is expected to win the Premier League title and the Golden Boot, he is still slightly inferior to other leading figures. This is a regret that he missed the opportunity of the Ballon d'Or in recent years.
The sixth place is Bayern superstar Lewandowski. Although his performance this season is still solid, the fierce competition among the top players in the Bundesliga makes it difficult for him to hit the highest honor. However, his continued high efficiency is still admirable, and his ranking still has room for improvement in the future. The seventh place is Barcelona midfielder Pedri, who was lowered this time after entering the top five for the first time. The main reason is that he is in a natural disadvantage as a midfielder, but his potential cannot be ignored and he is expected to gradually enter the top list.
Also ranked high is Arsenal midfielder Rice, who has made great progress recently and has become famous for his wonderful performance in the Champions League. If he can lead the team to further breakthrough and compete for the Champions League, he is expected to become a new candidate for the Ballon d'Or. Bayern's Harry Kane ranked ninth. Although he has a good goal efficiency, his personal competitiveness has been affected to a certain extent in view of Bayern's elimination, and his ranking may decline in the future.
Finally, Mbappe, who once belonged to Real Madrid, was once ranked among the top because of his excellent performance at the beginning of the season, but due to the low point of the season and Real Madrid's poor performance, he withdrew from the Ballon d'Or competition sequence. The young French genius, who became famous at a young age, hoped to achieve greater success after joining Real Madrid, but he was frustrated in his first season. It is expected that he can adjust his state in time and return to the peak.