Estéban Lepaul has made his choice for the 2026 Ballon d’Or

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By: Manu Tournoux

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Newly called up to the French team, Estéban Lepaul (26 years old) was presented this Tuesday at a press conference. If he made certain personal confessions and affirmed his ambitions, the Rennes striker was also questioned about who should take the Ballon d’Or while there are many competitors for the 2026 edition.

The former Epinal and Angers player gave his preference and for him, the ideal would be for a Tricolore to win while Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé or even Michael Olise have solid arguments: “for the Ballon d’Or, I can hope that a Frenchman wins and that we celebrate it together. May the French continue to be at the top and that we have the best football players.»

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.