Mohamed Salah’s explosive form this season has not gone unnoticed, with Brazilian legend Cafu throwing his weight behind the Liverpool forward in the Ballon d’Or race.
The Reds’ talisman has been central to their Premier League charge, guiding them to within three points of a historic second title.
Salah, known for his relentless drive and goal-scoring brilliance, leads the list of top performers in England’s top flight. His consistency and big-game impact have made him a standout as Liverpool edge closer to glory.
Cafu, a former star of AC Milan and Roma, sees the race for football’s top individual prize as a two-man battle. Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, he said: “Rafinha has a strong rival in Mohamed Salah.”
He added: “Honestly, Rafinha deserves the Ballon d’Or this season thanks to his record-breaking numbers with Barcelona and everything he does for the team.”
Raphinha has indeed lit up the season with Barcelona, but with Salah shining on English soil, the Ballon d’Or spotlight might well fall on Anfield’s Egyptian King.
