Ballon d’Or 2026: Michel Platini believes Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has potential.
Michel Platini has revealed his favorite for the next Ballon d’Or award, and he is backing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The former UEFA president favors the PSG forward, despite Kylian Mbappé’s outstanding performances with Real Madrid and the French national team.
Former UEFA president Michel Platini has offered his prediction for the upcoming Ballon d’Or award. The French football legend sees Paris Saint-Germain forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as a strong contender for the prestigious individual trophy. Platini cited the Georgian international’s successes with the Parisian club, particularly in Ligue 1 and the Champions League, as justification for his choice.
This decision also represents a disappointment for Kylian Mbappé, another strong contender and compatriot of Platini. Despite his impressive performance this year, particularly during the 2026 World Cup, Mbappé has not been selected. The Real Madrid forward made a significant impact, setting a new record for goals in the history of the competition. He also won the Pichichi trophy, awarded to the top scorer in La Liga, with Real Madrid.
Despite these achievements, Platini believes that Kvaratskhelia possesses the qualities necessary to win the Ballon d’Or. The Georgian player, who has quickly established himself as a key player for PSG, could potentially succeed the last winner and have his name added to the list of recipients of the prestigious award.
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