The African Ballon d’Or 2025 promises to be an exciting contest among several global football stars. Leading the pack are Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah, and Serhou Guirassy. Moroccan defender Hakimi, having achieved a historic quadruple with PSG, is the clear favorite this year. His 11 goals and 15 assists in the 2024-2025 season, alongside clutch performances in the Champions League, highlight an extraordinary season.
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah remains a strong contender after winning the Premier League and finishing as top scorer, although Liverpool’s early Champions League exit may cost him votes. Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy, with an outstanding 44 goals across all competitions, emerges as a serious dark horse.
Other notable African players such as Omar Marmoush, Yassine Bounou, and Victor Osimhen also feature, but their chances are slimmer against the top three. The award ceremony set for December 2025 will keep football fans in suspense to see who succeeds Ademola Lookman, the 2024 winner.