Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher is confident that Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé will win this year’s Ballon d’Or. He also predicts that France will lift the FIFA World Cup in the United States. Carragher’s view rests on the pattern that the Ballon d’Or often goes to the standout player from the World Cup‑winning nation in a tournament year.
In the previous World Cup, France finished as runners‑up to Argentina, and Mbappé placed third in the Ballon d’Or rankings behind Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland. This season, he has been in exceptional form for Real Madrid under Xabi Alonso, scoring 29 goals and providing five assists in 24 matches. Carragher argues that a French World Cup triumph, combined with Mbappé’s stellar performances, could make this his year to claim the prestigious award.
The Ballon d’Or, presented annually by France Football, is one of football’s most esteemed individual honours. The winner is chosen by a vote of international sports journalists, with the World Cup outcome and players’ performances throughout the year heavily influencing the decision.
As the World Cup approaches, France will aim to build on its recent success, and Mbappé will be a key figure in the campaign. Given his impressive form and France’s potential to win the tournament, Carragher’s prediction that Mbappé could secure the Ballon d’Or appears plausible. The results of the World Cup and the subsequent Ballon d’Or ceremony will be closely watched by football fans worldwide, as the sport’s top players and teams vie for the highest honours.
Comments are closed for this story.