Yesterday, France Football announced the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Among the nominees, 27-year-old Kylian Mbappé has made his stance clear; he has become a favorite for the award and has garnered considerable support. His coach, Jose Mourinho, is on his side, as is Thierry Henry.
"If he wins the World Cup, I think Messi will get the Ballon d'Or, and Olise won't be far behind. But Mbappe is my number one choice. People will say he hasn't won anything... I think some people should look into it and find that some Ballon d'Or winners didn't win any titles the year before they won. For me, it's Mbappe. Look at what he's done... Champions League top scorer, La Liga top scorer, World Cup top scorer... Olise has the same record in assists. It's incredible. I'll choose Mbappe, and Olise is right behind." Henry has already stated his position.
