Liverpool star Mohamed Salah believes the 2024/25 season has given him his strongest case yet to win the Ballon d’Or, following a sensational campaign that helped fire the Reds to the Premier League title.
The 32-year-old has scored 28 goals and provided 18 assists in the league this season, leading the race for the Golden Boot and playing a vital role in Arne Slot’s title-winning side.
Salah, who recently signed a new two-year deal at Anfield, told Sky Sports:
“I would say I never had a season like this and winning big trophies so I would say this is my best chance to get it right now while I’m in the club because it’s been a crazy year, a crazy season with a trophy. It’s given me a good chance.”
The Egyptian is among the frontrunners for this year’s Ballon d’Or, with the winner to be crowned in Paris on September 22. But he will face stiff competition from Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal and PSG forward Ousmane Dembélé – both of whom enjoyed stellar seasons of their own.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot backed Salah during his Friday press conference, praising his forward’s incredible consistency and impact.
“It’s completely true,” Slot said. “He’s had very, very good seasons at Liverpool, but this one probably stands out in terms of numbers and if you add to that that we also won the league,e it will probably give him a fair chance.
“Unfortunately, for all football fans around the world, he’s not the only player who’s had a great season. But if there was ever a chance for hi,m it will be this season. If not, he’s going to try and push even harder next season.”
“In terms of individual performance, [getting better] would be nearly impossible, although never say something is impossible for Mo because he’s proven that he can always raise his game even further.”
If Salah does go on to lift the Ballon d’Or, he would become the first Liverpool player to win the honour since Michael Owen in 2001.
