“You could probably give it to quite a few” – Gary Lineker names 3 PSG stars who can win 2025 Ballon d’Or

England nice Gary Lineker has asserted that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Ousmane Dembele and two different PSG gamers are within the working for the 2025 Ballon d’Or award.

Last Saturday (May 31), PSG gained their first ever UEFA Champions League trophy after beating Inter Milan 5-0 within the ultimate. Desire Doue netted twice whereas Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Senny Mayulu every scored one purpose within the conflict in Munich, Germany.

During a current chat on The Rest is Football podcast, Lineker said {that a} PSG participant is prone to win the Ballon d’Or award this yr. He remarked (h/t Metro):

“We have to come to the inevitable question of the Ballon d’Or. It’s obviously hugely influenced generally by the team that wins the Champions League. But in some ways, because of the nature of PSG’s teamwork, it doesn’t come down to one individual. You could probably give it to quite a few of their players.”

Naming two PSG gamers aside from Dembele as a favorite, he added:

“I suppose Dembele will be the favourite. He had a couple of really good moments in the final despite not getting a goal. He was very involved in quite a few of the goals, one assist and maybe a pre-assist as well. I think he will probably be favourite now. [Gianluigi] Donnaruma might have a slight chance but goalkeepers rarely get it. Maybe [Achraf] Hakimi as well.”

England and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer additionally pitched in:

“I would guess Dembele, he would probably be the favourite for it now.”

Dembele, 28, relished his best-ever marketing campaign at membership degree final time period. He scored 33 targets and registered 15 assists in 49 membership matches as his membership gained the treble within the 2024-25 marketing campaign.

Mohamed Salah opens up on Ballon d’Or hopes

Last month, Liverpool famous person Mohamed Salah asserted that he might win his maiden Ballon d’Or award because of his wonderful performances final season. He informed Sky Sports (h/t ESPN):

“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 32-year-old guided Liverpool to the Premier League title and the EFL Cup ultimate, contributing 34 targets and 23 assists in 54 total membership video games.

The 2025 Ballon d’Or occasion can be held in Paris, France on September 22.