After the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony, France Football decided to honor a Real Madrid player who is none other than Kylian Mbappé.
The player continues to shine on the international and national scene. On December 13, 2024, the Real Madrid player was voted best French player of the 2023-2024 season by France Football magazine, a few weeks after the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
This distinction crowns an exceptional year for the young striker, who wins this title for the fourth time in his career, after 2018, 2019 and 2023.
During the vote, Mbappé was well ahead of Arsenal central defender William Saliba, with a five-point gap (56 against 51). This result testifies not only to the recognition of his individual performances, but also to his essential place in French football.
In 2024, Mbappé was a key player in PSG’s season, where he scored 27 goals in 29 league games. His impressive statistics consolidated his position as the best player in Ligue 1 the previous season, before his transfer.
In an interview with France Football, Mbappé expressed his gratitude to his teammates and was keen to highlight the remarkable performance of Saliba, who he also considers a legitimate contender for this award.
The French player mentioned that the season had been marked by strong competition and that, according to him, other French players had also shown great excellence. However, it was he who received the most votes for this prestigious title.
Kylian Mbappé’s performances this season are not limited to the numbers. He continued to shine on the international scene with the France team, notably by contributing to the Blues’ qualification for Euro 2024.
His impact on the pitch, his leadership and his showmanship make him one of the best players in the world and a role model for younger generations.
With this new distinction, Mbappé once again confirms that he is an essential figure in French and world football.
His track record, which continues to grow over the years, places him in the category of living legends of sport. His name will undoubtedly remain engraved in the history of French football for years to come.
