Key Takeaways:
- Mohamed Salah finished fourth in the 2025 Ballon d’Or voting, his highest-ever placement for the award.
- Liverpool celebrated Salah’s 57 combined goals and assists last season, when the club secured the Premier League title.
- Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele was awarded the 2025 Ballon d’Or after his involvement in a Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and Champions League treble.
Liverpool Honour Salah’s Record-Breaking Campaign
Liverpool responded swiftly and warmly after it was confirmed that Mohamed Salah missed out on the 2025 Ballon d’Or, posting a heartfelt tribute across their social media channels. The Egyptian forward, who wears the club’s number 11 shirt, registered a combined total of 57 goals and assists in the previous season as the Reds captured the Premier League crown. Despite this impressive contribution, Salah was ranked fourth in the Ballon d’Or voting, his best-ever finish for the prestigious individual prize, albeit outside the top three.
Mo Salah has been ranked in 4th place for the 2025 Men's #BallonDor pic.twitter.com/Gjl0QibkXP
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 22, 2025
The Merseyside club began by announcing the Ballon d’Or result online, then followed up with a message to lift Salah’s spirits: “A season to savour from Salah,” accompanied by a red heart emoji.
Social Media Tribute Highlights Standout Moments
Liverpool’s Instagram account featured a carousel of images celebrating the 33-year-old’s performance during a stellar 2024/25 campaign. Among the highlights, one photograph captured Salah before The Kop at Anfield’s final home fixture of the season, adorned in his Premier League winners’ medal and flanked by the league trophy, the Premier League player of the season award, the Golden Boot, the Playmaker accolade, and the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year trophy.
Another image showcased Salah receiving the PFA player of the season honour last month at a ceremony in Manchester. The sequence continued with further photos documenting his elation following the Premier League triumph at Anfield, celebrations at various awards presentations throughout the past year, and a selection of goal celebrations from the season.
| 2025 Ballon d’Or Results | Club | Major Honours in 2024/25 | Goals + Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st: Ousmane Dembele | Paris Saint-Germain | Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Champions League | 48* |
| 2nd: Lamine Yamal | Barcelona | La Liga, Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup | 43 |
| 3rd: Vitinha | Paris Saint-Germain | Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Champions League | 13 |
| 4th: Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | Premier League | 57 |
*Nine fewer than Salah’s combined goals and assists.
Team-Mates and Rivals Respond
Several of Salah’s current and former Liverpool colleagues, including Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike, Luis Diaz, Milos Kerkez, and Ryan Gravenberch, showed their admiration for the club’s tribute by liking the post on Instagram.
Ballon d’Or Results Detailed
Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain took the 2025 Ballon d’Or, having claimed the Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and Champions League treble during the campaign, despite recording six fewer goals than Salah. Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal finished as runner-up, helping his side to secure the La Liga title, Copa del Rey, and Spanish Super Cup. PSG midfielder Vitinha completed the podium, earning recognition for his vital role in the French club’s successful season.
