As the fight for the most prestigious individual award of the year in the football world — the “Ballon d'Or” — heats up, France national team and “Real Madrid” star Kylian Mbappe has made his choice clear. When asked who deserves it the most this season, Mbappe unexpectedly revealed that he would vote for his former teammate Ousmane Dembele.
“I would give the “Ballon d'Or” to Dembele. I will definitely vote for him. If the choice is between Yamal and Dembele, my vote goes to Ousmane. It's clear to me,” Mbappe admitted, as reported by Barca Universal.
Kylian's choice may seem surprising to some fans, as names like Vinicius Junior, Mbappe himself, or Jude Bellingham are mentioned as the main favorites for the “Ballon d'Or.” However, according to Mbappe, the collaboration in the national team and personal relationships have influenced his decision.
28-year-old Ousmane Dembele has participated in a total of 49 matches across all competitions this season, scoring 33 goals and providing 15 assists. His statistics demonstrate his high-level effectiveness.
Additionally, Dembele has a significant role in the France national team. He has become an important player for his team not only due to his technical skills but also because of his high speed and precise movements in set pieces.
If he wins the “Ballon d'Or” at the end of the year, it will become one of the biggest achievements of his career. The support of a star like Mbappe could be a major factor on that path.
