2026 Ballon d’Or: He’s the best – Courtois names player to win award

Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, has picked his squad mate, Kylian Mbappe to triumph the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

In an interrogation with Onda Cero’s Radioestadio Noche, Courtois insisted that Mbappe has been the champion subordinate successful the satellite successful the twelvemonth nether review.

The Belgian besides argued that the victor should beryllium judged connected idiosyncratic excellence and not the fig of trophies won.

“The Ballon d’Or should beryllium for who has been the champion subordinate successful the satellite this year, not needfully who won the astir trophies,” Courtois said.

“For me, it is Mbappe.”

Mbappe and 29 different footballers person been nominated for this year’s Ballon d’Or award, which volition beryllium handed retired on October 26. 

2026 Ballon d’Or: He’s the champion – Courtois names subordinate to triumph award