Ballon d'Or 2026: Rwanda forward Joy-Lance Mickels names player who deserves to win award

Rwanda forward Joy-Lance Mickels named Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid as the player who deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. He praised Mbappé's exceptional performance this season and his status as one of the best players in the world. Mickels made the statement ahead of Rwanda’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Liberia. Mbappé is among the 30 players shortlisted for the award.