Ousmane Dembele names Mbappe, Kane, and Kvaratskhelia as Ballon d'Or favorites

Paris Saint-Germain player Ousmane Dembele has publicly identified his top three candidates for the upcoming Ballon d'Or award. Dembele selected Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as his primary picks for the honor. While Dembele acknowledged the successful seasons of his nominees, he also maintained that the award should be given to a player currently representing Paris Saint-Germain. Kylian Mbappe, who moved to Real Madrid, recorded 42 goals and seven assists in 44 appearances across all competitions last season. Despite moving clubs, Mbappe expressed confidence in his own candidacy for the trophy, rejecting the notion that the absence of a Champions League title would hinder his chances. The Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled to take place in London on October 26.

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