Mohamed Salah Ballon D’Or standing revealed

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It was the 11th of March 2025 when PSG knocked Liverpool out of the Champions League on penalties in what was a painful night at Anfield.

It was also when many Liverpool fans, perhaps quietly, accepted that despite 34 goals and 23 assists across 52 appearances in all competitions – the star’s didn’t align for Mohamed Salah.

The Egyptian’s highest ranking in the Ballon d’Or has been fifth place, achieved in both 2019 and 2022.

Mohamed Salah’s name may not have been called on the night, but the Egyptian king’s exact Ballon d’ Or standing has emerged.

The Egyptian’s highest ranking in the award has been fifth place, achieved in both 2019 and 2022.

And now, France Football has confirmed that Mohamed Salah has ranked third in the 2025 Ballon d’Or ranking

While it becomes Salah’s highest even finish in the prestigious award, it will be of little solace to the Egyptian.

Liverpool N0.11 was also not spotted amongst the Reds party that arrived at the Théâtre du Châtelet on Monday evening.

For someone so dedicated to his craft, perhaps the 33-year-old is taking the time to rest and recover after three competitive games last week.

Arne Slot has already confirmed that Salah and four other players “won’t be seen” at Anfield on Tuesday evening vs Southampton in the Carabao Cup.

Slot also lost out to treble-winner Luis Enrique for the Johan Cruyff Award while Alisson likewise was denied the Yachine Trophy by  Gianluigi Donnarumma.

The Dutch manager and a Liverpool host including Alisson Becker, Virgil van Dijk, and assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff were seen arriving at the gala – but Salah was not part of that group.

George Weah remains the last African to win the Ballon D’or.

Fourth place for Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah has finished in fourth place in this season’s rankings.

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