Mourinho names Real Madrid player to win 2026 Ballon d’Or
by Ayeh Offei-Akoto · MyNewsGh.comReal Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has backed Kylian Mbappe to win this year’s Ballon d’Or.
Speaking ahead of Sunday’s LaLiga fixture against Malaga, Mourinho also claimed that Real Madrid have some of the best players in the world in their squad.
“The best players in the world, there are two, three or four of them, and we know who they are: they’re here,” Mourinho said.
“And for me, there is one who, individually, made history this summer,” Mourinho said, referring to Mbappe,” he added.
Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history during this year’s tournament.
The France captain is among the leading contenders for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after finishing last season as the top scorer in LaLiga, the Champions League and the 2026 World Cup.
Despite his individual success, Mbappe ended the season without winning a major trophy.
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