Top 5 contenders for the 2018 Ballon d'Or award excluding Messi and Ronaldo

#2 Kylian Mbappe

Mbappe was the brightest youngster in the World Cup

French champions, Paris Saint Germain, were confident that they acquired a great player when they successfully lured Kylian Mbappe from fellow Ligue 1 side, Monaco, during the summer of 2017. However, little did they know how successful the youngster would become at a very tender age.

After completing a famous move to the Parc Des Princes, Kylian Mbappe has firmly established himself as one of the most impressive prodigies in the football world at the moment.

Even though the 19-year-old had a great campaign last term bagging 21 goals and 15 assists in all competitions as well as helping the Parisians to claim a domestic treble, it is his performances in the FIFA World Cup that has really made him a strong contender for the Ballon d'Or.

Mbappe was one of the most impressive superstars that featured in Russia, using his incredible pace, electrifying dribbling skills, and goalscoring knack to torment opposition defenses throughout the tournament. He ended up scoring 4 goals, helping France claim the prestigious trophy as well as winning the World Cup Silver Ball award.

With these incredible performances and achievements, who says the amazing youngster cannot win the Ballon d'Or this year?

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