For me, no doubt — Ex-Chelsea star Pedro snubs Yamal, Dembele, picks Ballon d'Or winner

For me, no doubt — Ex-Chelsea star Pedro snubs Yamal, Dembele, picks Ballon d'Or winner

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 16:25 - 24.06.2025

Former Chelsea and Barcelona winger Pedro has revealed the most deserving winner of the 2025 Ballon d'Or.

Lazio winger Pedro has overlooked players like Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembélé while picking the most deserving winner of the 2025 Ballon d'Or.

Pedro believes Barcelona midfielder Pedri should win the award ahead of others.

The former Chelsea star emphasized that he would award the Barca midfielder the highest score for the prestigious individual honor.

Pedri enjoyed an outstanding 2024/25 season with Barcelona, positioning himself as a strong contender for the Ballon d’Or, though he’s not considered a favorite due to his subtle playing style and less eye-catching stats.

Pedri scored the winner for Barcelona against Girona
Pedri opened the scoring in the thrilling El Clasico.
Barcelona midfielder Pedri | Getty

The Spanish international faces competition from players like Dembélé, Yamal, Raphinha, and Mohamed Salah.

In an interview with El Día de Tenerife (via Barca Blaugranes), Pedro shared his pick for the award: “Of course I’d give Pedri the maximum score. Then Lamine Yamal. And perhaps other candidates who are there are Dembélé or Raphinha, but I’d love for Pedri to win.

"For me there is no doubt: he’s the best in his position in the entire world.”

The Ballon d’Or ceremony, scheduled for September, will see a new winner crowned, replacing current holder Rodri, who won last year, after a stellar season for Manchester City and Spain.