Ballon D’Or on Salah’s Mind as Liverpool Forward Shines Again | OneFootball

Mo Salah Eyes Ballon D’Or Glory as Liverpool Star Shines Again

Relentless Drive Behind a Record-Breaking Season

Mo Salah has never been one to rest on his laurels. In a sport that consumes talent as quickly as it creates it, the Egyptian winger has defied expectations and, once again, delivered a season that stands among his finest. With 33 goals and 23 assists in 49 appearances, the 32-year-old has not only silenced doubts about his age but pushed his name firmly into the Ballon D’Or spotlight.

Eight years into his Liverpool career, Salah continues to redefine longevity in a high-press, high-stakes league. It’s not just the numbers — though they are staggering — but the context. This is a player operating at full throttle, game after game, while helping deliver Liverpool’s first Premier League title since 2020. In any other season, that alone would make him a frontrunner for the game’s most prestigious individual honour.

Ballon D’Or Race Wide Open After European Drama

This year’s Ballon D’Or competition has no clear favourite. The Champions League, typically a decisive factor in the voting, has produced surprises that disrupt the usual narrative. Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Raphinha may have impressed, but their campaign ended in the semi-finals against Inter Milan. Ousmane Dembele’s revival at PSG — culminating in a Champions League final berth — positions him strongly, especially after securing the Ligue 1 title.

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Salah’s chances, at least historically, might be hindered by Liverpool’s earlier Champions League exit. But that view overlooks the sheer weight of his domestic achievements. History often leans European, but few players in the world have matched his week-in, week-out impact this season.

A Rare Public Declaration of Ambition

Salah has largely kept away from the Ballon D’Or chatter during the campaign, but he has now spoken with clarity and intent.

These aren’t throwaway comments. Speaking directly to L’Équipe — and by extension, to France Football, who decide the Ballon D’Or — this is Salah at his most strategic. It’s not a plea, but a reminder. He’s long been one of the game’s elite; now he wants the official recognition to match.

Legacy Etched, Honour Pending

Salah’s legacy is already secured — a Liverpool great, an icon in Africa, and a global superstar. But the Ballon D’Or remains the glaring omission. If this is to be the year, it will be won not by continental dominance, but by a relentless consistency and enduring brilliance that few can match.

Should France Football favour narrative over nuance, Salah might miss out once again. But football, as Salah knows well, rarely follows scripts. Sometimes, greatness simply forces its way into the story.