Courtois Advocates for Mbappe's 2026 Ballon d'Or Win
Thibaut Courtois, the goalkeeper for Real Madrid, has endorsed his teammate Kylian Mbappe for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, asserting that no player has performed better than him this year. Courtois highlighted Mbappe's impressive statistics, including 42 goals in 44 appearances for Real Madrid, where he was the top scorer in both La Liga and the Champions League.
Additionally, Mbappe was the top scorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting a tournament record with 21 goals. Despite these achievements, Courtois noted that Mbappe did not win any trophies with Real Madrid or the French national team.
He expressed concern over the voting criteria for the award, questioning whether voters prioritize trophy wins or individual performance. Courtois also commented on the candidacy of Lamine Yamal, suggesting that while Yamal had a successful year, his World Cup performance was not as strong as Mbappe's.
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