Who will be sacred Ballon d'Or 2025? While the season is coming to an end, the debates are intensifying around the favorites. And in this tumult of analyzes and predictions, a voice is authoritative: that of Cafu. The former captain of the Seleção decided. According to him, only two players are now worth being considered. And one of them, according to his own words, outperforms all the others.
Forgotten Pedri, Lamine Yamal or even Dembélé. Cafu sees a very tight duel between Mohamed Salah and… Raphinha. Yes, the Brazilian of FC Barcelona. The former side of Roma and Milan AC is convinced: “He broke Messi's record in a team of stars. 31 goals, 25 passes. It is he who makes Barça play ”. Figures that give weight to his analysis, especially since Raphinha is also captain of a Barça still in the running for a historic hat -trick.
Raphinha has the favors of Cafu for the Ballon d'Or.
For Cafu, Raphinha's radiation goes beyond the Catalan framework. “He is admired by all Brazilians. What he does with Barça is exceptional, but the Seleção needs him even more. »»
The former world champion even sees it as a key for the next World Cup, where Brazil will try to find the lost peaks.
Cafu chooses a compatriot for the Ballon d'Or
Despite an impressive season with Liverpool, Salah seems to be back in the race according to Cafu. The collective context could play against it, especially if Barça manages to win Liga and Champions League. But in football, nothing is ever written in advance.
The choice of Cafu makes you react. Especially since he intervenes while other candidates emerge. But one thing is certain: Raphinha is making a place of choice in the Golden Ball race … with weight support.
