5 potential replacements for Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid

#2 Kylian Mbappe

A potential Ballon d'Or winner?

With his recent performance against Argentina in the Round of 16, Mbappe has thrust himself into the list of World Cup 2018 standouts and needless to say, has consequently found a place on Florentino Perez's radar. The Spanish tycoon has a propensity for signing emerging stars from the World Cup as evidenced by the purchases of Mesut Özil in 2010 and James Rodríguez in 2014.

With the Frenchman's acquisition, the Real Madrid president could pull off a hat-trick, making the 19-year-old a long-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.

There's no denying that Mbappe is one of the most gifted footballers on the planet and can not only effectively replace Ronaldo but can even go on to further his legacy.