Onana names 2025 Ballon d’Or winner

Onana names 2025 Ballon d’Or winner

Hassan Abdulsalam 07:50 - 05.04.2025

Onana has named who he thinks will win 2025 Ballon d’Or.

Everton midfielder Amadou Onana has tipped Liverpool's Mohamed Salah to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or award.

In an interview with Sky Sports, Onana praised Salah's exceptional form this season, citing his speed, skill, and finishing ability as key factors in his success.

What Onana said

When asked to name the toughest player he has faced, Onana pointed to Salah.

He said, "I didn’t play directly against him, like not on a 1v1, but we played against Liverpool. And I think Mo Salah at the minute just is the main man.

"He’s really rapid, sharp, he’s got the finish, skillful, I think he’s got it all."

The Everton midfielder believes that Salah is on track to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or season.

“I think if he carries on what he’s doing, I think this might be a Ballon d’Or season."

Mohamed Salah
Mo Salah continues to score for Slot's Liverpool. Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring for Liverpool against Everton (Credit: Imago)

Salah has been having an outstanding season, leading the Premier League in both goals and assists.

He has scored 27 goals and provided 17 assists in the league, and has netted 32 goals in 44 matches across all competitions, averaging 0.7 goals per match for Liverpool this season.

His impressive form has made him a strong contender for the 2025 Ballon d'Or award.

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