Ballon d'Or 2026: 'He performed most' - Ex-Sevilla midfielder, Nzonzi picks player to win award

Former Sevilla midfielder, Steven Nzonzi, has picked the subordinate to triumph the Ballon d'Or this year.

According to Nzonzi, Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe deserves the Ballon d'Or due to the fact that helium performed the astir past season.

“The Ballon d’Or should beryllium for the champion subordinate oregon the 1 who has performed the most, and I deliberation determination has not been anyone similar Kylian," Nzonzi said, via Mundo Deportivo.

"I respect everyone’s opinion, but that is mine," helium added.

Mbappe was exceptional astatine the 2026 FIFA World Cup arsenic helium won the Golden Boot grant for the apical scorer.

The France skipper has been awesome for some nine and state since helium joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain, but helium has not yet won immoderate large trophy.

Ballon d'Or 2026: 'He performed most' - Ex-Sevilla midfielder, Nzonzi picks subordinate to triumph grant