Lizarazu Ranks Mbappe Lower for 2026 Ballon d'Or
French football legend Bixente Lizarazu has publicly dismissed Kylian Mbappe's chances of winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or, ranking him behind three other players. Lizarazu, a FIFA World Cup winner in 1998, evaluated players based on their collective achievements in the UEFA Champions League and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
He placed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Lamine Yamal, and Ousmane Dembélé ahead of Mbappe. Despite Mbappe's impressive individual season, which included winning the Champions League, La Liga, and the Golden Boot at the World Cup, he finished behind England striker Harry Kane in the World Cup scoring charts.
This detail has complicated Mbappe's campaign for the award. The broader Ballon d'Or conversation also includes Harry Kane and Rodri, with Yamal being a notable favorite due to his performances on both European and international stages.
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