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2026 Ballon d’Or: Thomas Muller Names Top Two Players To Win Award
Former Germany forward Thomas Muller has identified his top two candidates to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
Muller surprisingly picked Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise as the two players who have impressed him the most.
The 37-year-old made his selection in his monthly email newsletter, highlighting the individual performances of both players.
“For me, there are two candidates who have thrilled me most with their individual performances,” Muller said.
He then named Olise and Mbappe as his preferred candidates for the prestigious individual award.
“And they are Michael Olise and his ideal partner at the World Cup, Kylian Mbappe,” he added.
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Both Mbappe and Olise are included in the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with the winner set to be announced on October 26.
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