A La Liga player is regarded as Thierry Henry’s favorite to win the Ballon d’Or, although he has passed over Mohammed Salah as his top contender.
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After an incredible season with Liverpool, Salah is now considered one of the top candidates for the yearly trophy.
With 32 goals and 22 assists in all competitions for Liverpool, the Egyptian attacker is having the best season of his career.
Liverpool now leads closest rivals Arsenal by 15 points at the top of the Premier League table thanks to Salah’s incredible play.
With 27 goals and three assists less than the joint record of 20 set by Henry and Kevin De Bruyne, the 32-year-old is seven points ahead of Erling Haaland in the Premier League Golden Boot competition.
But according to Henry, Salah is currently second on his list of contenders for the award, behind a former Premier League winger.
According to the former forward for Barcelona and Arsenal, Raphinha has surpassed Salah in the current standings, reports Mail Online.
Raphinha has already contributed 19 assists and 27 goals to the Catalan powerhouses this season.
With 11 goals this season, the Brazilian forward leads the Champions League in scoring, while Salah has three goals overall.
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