5 players who could win the Ballon d’Or ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

#2 Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe after winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

The19-year-old has quickly established himself as one of the very best players in the world after winning the Ligue 1 title with Monaco in the 2016-17 season.

Since then, Mbappe has joined PSG for an eye-watering €180 million and has registered an astonishing 8 goals and 3 assists in just five games this season. At this pace, the teenager will no doubt go on to have one of the best seasons in Europe.

Furthermore, not only did Mbappe win the World Cup with France in Russia this summer, he became the youngest player since Pele to score in a World Cup final, with his 2 goals in the 4-2 win against Croatia being crucial in securing the victory in Moscow.

Yet, there is just one more player who is perhaps more deserving of this year's prestigious award...