2026 Ballon d'Or: Sagna names ‘most important player’ to win award

Former France defender Bacary Sagna has backed Paris Saint-Germain forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to win this year's Ballon d'Or. While including Kylian Mbappe in his top three, Sagna stated that Kvaratskhelia was the most important player last season, having a significant impact as a winger. Sagna emphasized Kvaratskhelia's successful campaign, apart from winning the Champions League.