World Cup 2018: 5 players who narrowly missed out on the Golden Ball Award

France v Croatia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final
France v Croatia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final

#1 Kylian Mbappe

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France v Croatia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final
France v Croatia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final

Kylian Mbappe is definitely the next big thing in football. The 19-year-old took the World Cup by storm with some stunning football over the last few weeks and helped France win the tournament. He was one of the most exciting players to watch in Russia and showed a lot of maturity for a 19-year-old.

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The Paris Saint-Germain star finished the tournament with four important goals. He scored a goal against Peru on matchday 2 and then struck a crucial brace against Argentina in the round of 16 games.

He also became the second youngest footballer to score in a World Cup final when he scored a superb goal against Croatia on Sunday. Deployed primarily on the right wing, Mbappe troubled the opponents with his pace, power, and direct approach to the game. He named the Best Young Player.

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