Ballon d'Or 2026: 'He performed most' - Ex-Sevilla midfielder, Nzonzi picks player to win award
Former Sevilla midfielder, Steven Nzonzi, has picked the player to win the Ballon d'Or this year. According to Nzonzi, Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe deserves the Ballon d'Or because he performed the most last season. “The Ballon d’Or should be for the best player or the one who has performed the most, and I think there […] Ballon d'Or 2026: 'He performed most' - Ex-Sevilla midfielder, Nzonzi picks…
Ex-Sevilla midfielder Steven Nzonzi has predicted that Kylian Mbappe will win the 2026 Ballon d'Or award. Nzonzi believes that Mbappe's exceptional performance last season, including his success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup where he won the Golden Boot, makes him the most deserving candidate. Despite acknowledging that he respects everyone's opinion, Nzonzi stands by his choice, highlighting Mbappe's impressive form for both club and country since joining Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain.
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