Ballon d’Or 2026: PSG star, Vitinha names top two players to win award
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Vitinha, has identified Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe as deserving candidates for the Ballon d’Or. He further said that if given the opportunity, he would award the honor to one of his teammates within the Parisian squad. In a press conference prior to the Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston […] Ballon d’Or 2026: PSG star, Vitinha names top two…
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha has revealed his predictions for the upcoming Ballon d’Or 2026. During a press conference prior to the Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa, the PSG star identified Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe as the top contenders for the prestigious award. Vitinha remarked, "Ballon d’Or? I’d give it to a Parisian, but there are good players like Kane or Mbappé." The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 26, in London, England.
Mbappe had an exceptional 2025-2026 season, netting 42 goals and providing seven assists in 44 matches for Real Madrid. This led him to win both the LaLiga Pichichi and the UEFA Champions League Golden Boot. Furthermore, he scored 10 goals in eight matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing the top scorer position. On the other hand, Kane led Bayern Munich with 61 goals and seven assists in 51 games, including six goals in seven World Cup matches. He claimed the European Golden Boot and surpassed several other prominent contenders.
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