Former Barcelona star Thierry Henry thinks Raphinha is the top contender to win the Ballon d’Or at the moment after seeing the Brazilian bag another brace in the Champions League win over Benfica.
Henry told CBS Sports that he feels Raphinha is the best player in the world right now and ahead of rivals such as Mohamed Salah, Harry Kane and even Ousmane Dembele in the race for the Golden Ball.
Here’s what he’s had to say:
“Raphinha is ahead for me now, he is ahead because of what he is doing in the Champions League,” he said.