Real Madrid Confidencial The Player Who Has Surpassed Vinícius in the Race for the Ballon D'Or: It's Not Rodri
Salah has reached first place, while Vinícius has fallen to second place at this point in the season
As of December 2024, the Ballon d'Or ranking has changed significantly. According to Goal, Mohamed Salah has reached the first place, while Vinícius Jr. has fallen to the second position.
Updated Ballon d'Or ranking (December 2024):
- Mohamed Salah
- Vinícius Jr.
- Raphinha
- Jamal Musiala
- Robert Lewandowski
Mohamed Salah takes the lead
Mohamed Salah has dazzled in the current season. He's played 26 games, scoring 26 goals and providing 17 assists. His performance has been crucial for Liverpool, which continues to stand out in all competitions.
Salah's consistency and scoring ability have positioned him as the main favorite for the Ballon d'Or.
Vinícius, meanwhile, remains a key player for Real Madrid, but his performance has been affected by a hamstring injury that sidelined him for a month.
Vinícius has played 20 games, achieving 13 goals and 9 assists. Although he continues to shine, his drop in the ranking reflects that he hasn't been able to keep up with Salah's pace.
Vinícius's achievements in the season
Despite the drop in the ranking, Vinícius has had significant achievements. He's won the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup, titles that add to his brilliant career. However, the competition for the Ballon d'Or is fierce, even though Rodri's injury has removed a direct rival.
Raphinha, with a solid season at Barcelona, and Jamal Musiala, from Bayern Munich, have also seized the opportunity to advance in the standings. Musiala has been key in Bayern's attack, while Raphinha continues to demonstrate his importance at Barça.
The race for the Ballon d'Or remains open. Vinícius will have to improve his performance if he wants to reclaim his spot at the top, while Salah seems unstoppable. The competition is more alive than ever.
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