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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Ballon d'Or candidacy

Overview

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a Georgian winger for Paris Saint-Germain, has emerged as a prominent contender for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

In early August, the French publication L'Equipe identified Kvaratskhelia as the leading candidate for the award, noting his contributions to PSG’s Champions League and French league titles. The publication highlighted that he could potentially become the first modern-era player to win the award without participating in a World Cup.

Later in the month, retired midfielder Toni Kroos expressed his support for Kvaratskhelia on Instagram, stating, “Kvara. For me, he is clearly number one. Kvara, last season and currently, is the best player of the best club in the world.” Kroos contrasted Kvaratskhelia’s performance against other top players like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, suggesting the PSG player's club-level dominance sets him apart.

Entities

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia · L'Equipe · Ballon d'Or · Georgia · Toni Kroos

Timeline

22 days ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
Toni Kroos names Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as Ballon d'Or favorite
Toni Kroos has named PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as his favorite for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, citing his exceptional form at the club level.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia named top Ballon d'Or favorite by L'Equipe
L'Equipe names PSG’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia the top Ballon d'Or favorite, highlighting his club success and summer training despite Georgia missing the 2026 World Cup.

Sources

allezparis.fr · bild.de · elintransigente.com · infokosova.net · paristeam.fr · spox.com · telegrafi.com · yenimesaj.com.tr