For many, Mohamed Salah is a player whose value is not fully recognized. Flamboyant for several seasons within Liverpool FC, the Egyptian international was, for example, not part of the latest list for the 2024 Ballon d’Or. A ranking ultimately won by Rodri ahead of a certain Vinicius Junior who many announced as the favorite. Salah reversed his vote in this election.
In an interview this week with TNT Sports MexicoMohamed Salah notably mentioned the reasons for this famous choice. And they ended up being quite simple.
“Vinicius Junior is a very good player, that’s why. He improves year after year and I hope he can continue to do great things, for himself and for his country. I voted for him because he deserves it. »
Competitors in 2025?
In 2025, the Egyptian could be one of the Brazilian’s most serious opponents in this quest for the Ballon d’Or. For now, his best ranking is a fifth place which he reached twice, in 2019 and 2022. Since the start of the season, Mohamed Salah has been on fire with the Reds and investigates goal after goal. Twenty goals and seventeen assists in twenty-six matches, all competitions combined, an impressive performance.
It remains to be seen how the calendar year which has just begun will unfold for the former Chelsea and Roma player. For now, Liverpool are at the top of the Premier League and have had an equally good first part of the Champions League, with first place occupied after six days.
