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2026 Ballon d’Or: Best among nominees – Asencio names player to win award

Adeyemi Taiwo2 hours ago

Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has expressed his belief that teammate Kylian Mbappé is deserving of the 2026 Ballon d’Or. In an interview with AS, Asencio stated that Mbappé stands out among the shortlisted nominees.

“Kylian Mbappé deserves the Ballon d’Or; he’s the best among the nominees,” Asencio said.

Mbappé is one of the 30 players selected for this year’s Ballon d’Or award. Despite not winning any trophies in the evaluation period, the France captain finished as the top scorer in La Liga, the UEFA Champions League, and the FIFA World Cup.

The winner of this year’s award will be announced on October 26.

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Adeyemi Taiwo2 hours ago

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