He can emulate Ronaldo, Messi: Treble-winning coach backs Ex-Leeds man for Ballon d'Or

He can emulate Ronaldo, Messi: Treble-winning coach backs Ex-Leeds man for Ballon d'Or

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 06:00 - 22.03.2025

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has revealed one player who could take home the 2025 Ballon d'Or.

As the season reaches its decisive stage, several star players are making a strong case for individual honors.

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick believes one of his players has what it takes to be a top contender for the Ballon d'Or, following a phenomenal season where the team continues to compete on all fronts.

The chase for the Ballon d'Or is already underway, with Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe considered strong contenders.

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When asked about a player who could be crowned the best footballer in the world by 2025, Flick pointed to Raphinha as a player to watch.

Raphinha with the match ball and man of the match award after a hat trick against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night
Raphinha put Bayern Munich to the sword with his stunning hat-trick (Credit: Imago)

"Of course, if he continues performing well this season, he could have a shot," Flick explained during a press conference.

"He always contributes immensely, and if you look at the goals he has scored, it showcases his determination. You can see how focused he is. I'm pleased with his level of play."

Barcelona is well-positioned to compete for all possible titles.

They have already claimed the Supercopa de España, advanced to the semifinals of the Copa del Rey, and are in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, where they'll take on Borussia Dortmund in a tense two-legged affair.

They are top of LaLiga, and there is a strong belief that winning the Champions League could be the main decider for the Ballon d'Or this season.

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