Toni Kroos names Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as Ballon d'Or favorite

Retired midfielder Toni Kroos has named Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as his top choice for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Sharing his opinion via Instagram, Kroos argued that the PSG player is currently the best in the world.

Kroos contrasted Kvaratskhelia's performance with other top players such as Lionel Messi, Rodri, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappé, suggesting that while those players performed well in the World Cup, their club seasons were either mediocre or played in less significant leagues. Kroos stated, “Kvara. For me, he is clearly number one. Kvara, last season and currently, is the best player of the best club in the world.”