Ex-Sevilla star Nzonzi endorses Mbappe for 2026 Ballon d'Or citing 'most performed'
Former Sevilla midfielder Steven Nzonzi has picked Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, stating the France captain 'performed the most' last season. Nzonzi shared this endorsement via Mundo Deportivo, adding he respects other opinions but believes Mbappe deserves football's top individual award.
Mbappe was exceptional at the 2026 FIFA World Cup where he won the Golden Boot as top scorer. Since transferring from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid, he's been impressive for both club and country though he hasn't yet won a major trophy with Los Blancos.
The Ballon d'Or ceremony typically occurs later this year, evaluating performances from the previous season. Nzonzi's view carries weight as a 2018 World Cup winner who played alongside Mbappe for France national team.
Will Nzonzi's endorsement influence how you view the Ballon d'Or race, or do you think another player has stronger claims based on their season-long performance?