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Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has predicted that Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé is poised to win the Ballon d’Or this year.
The Englishman stated that the forward has a strong chance of securing his first Ballon d’Or next September.
This is largely due to the fact that the Frenchman has been in excellent form for both his club and country.
The 27-year-old World Cup champion has already netted 29 goals this season, along with providing five assists in 24 matches across various competitions for Real Madrid.
In LaLiga alone, he is at the top of the scoring charts with 18 goals, and he has added nine more in the UEFA Champions League, where he currently leads as the top scorer.
For the national team, he has contributed to Didier Deschamps' squad by scoring five goals and providing three assists, helping them secure a place in the next World Cup.
Carragher mentioned to the Telegraph that Mbappé could very well win the prestigious award.
“In a World Cup year, the Ballon d’Or is typically awarded to the standout player from the winning nation. Since I predict that France will triumph in the United States, this could be Kylian Mbappé’s year,” he said.
“He finished third last time, behind Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland, after France was eliminated in the last World Cup.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Jamie Carragher predict about Kylian Mbappé?
Carragher predicted that Kylian Mbappé is likely to win the Ballon d’Or this year due to his outstanding performance for both club and country.
How has Kylian Mbappé performed this season?
This season, Mbappé has scored 29 goals and provided five assists in 24 matches for Real Madrid, leading the scoring charts in LaLiga and being the top scorer in the UEFA Champions League.
What impact does the World Cup have on the Ballon d’Or?
In World Cup years, the Ballon d’Or is often awarded to the standout player from the winning nation, which could work in Mbappé's favor if France wins the tournament.
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