Real Madrid's Carlos Espí Backs Kylian Mbappé for Ballon d'Or
Carlos Espí, a key player for Real Madrid, has named Kylian Mbappé as his choice for this year's Ballon d'Or. Mbappé is among the top contenders for the award recognizing the world's best player over the past year.
The 27-year-old striker had a productive 2025/26 season with Real Madrid, scoring over 40 goals. He followed this with a standout performance at the World Cup for France.
A point raised against Mbappé's Ballon d'Or claim is the absence of team trophies for both his club and country in the last year.
Despite this, Espí believes Mbappé's individual achievements warrant the Golden Ball. When asked about his selection for the award ceremony in Paris this October, Espí stated without hesitation: "Mbappé."
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