, March 18 -- Days are counting close for the ever-prestigious Ballon d'Or award to announce its 2025 winner . Among so many raving performances from the world's best players, the contest for the Ballon d'Or title hasn't decayed a strand as feared for the post-Messi-Ronaldo era. Here are the names of the top 5 favourites for the title who have entertained the world of football throughout the 2024-2025 season.

Ballon d'Or 2025 Power Rankings

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Raphinha (Barcelona)

Spotlights have been flooding Raphinha ever since he joined Barcelona and started manifesting his charismatic talent and skill by scoring consistently for the club. The charm beams even brighter after his 13 goals and nine assists performed in La Liga play, surpassing other t...