While Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland emerge as the overwhelming favorites to win the 2023 Ballon d’Or, Achraf Hakimi sees, for his part, his friend Kylian Mabppé being crowned this year.
Thanks to the achievements of Kylian Mbappé and Achraf Hakimi, Paris Saint-Germain dominated Borussia Dortmund (2-0), Tuesday evening at the Parc des Princes, for their entry into the 2023-2024 Champions League campaign . At the end of the match, the Moroccan full-back was full of praise for the French striker, whom he; simply sees himself in a position to win his first Ballon d’Or this year.
“Compared to what he did over the last year, for me, he deserves to win the Ballon d’Or. He’s a great player and I hope he can win it this year.”thus released Hakimi in the mixed zone at the end of the match about the kid from Bondy, who however seems to be a step behind Lionel Messi, winner of the World Cup with Argentina, and Erling Haaland, who achieved a historic treble with Manchester City – Cup-Championship-Champions League.
“Kylian is the best player in the world”
In the post-match press conference, Luis Enrique also got excited when talking about the level currently displayed by his number 7. “ For me, today, Kylian is the best player in the world without a doubt, he estimated. What surprised me the most is his human quality, it’s a pleasure to have him in the locker room, he always has a smile, it’s very important for Paris Saint-Germain to have a leader of such caliber. He is a player with a positive mentality. »
The name of the next winner of the Ballon d’Or will be revealed on October 30, during the big ceremony organized at the Théâtre du Châtelet, in Paris.
