Thomas Müller has revealed his two favourites for the Ballon d’Or, naming Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise among the players he believes have what it takes to be recognised as the best in the world.
The former Germany and Bayern Munich star praised both attackers for combining spectacular football with an impressive ability to score goals.
According to Müller, Mbappé and Olise stand out because of the way they use their technique and power while making difficult moments on the pitch appear effortless. For Müller, that combination is exactly what separates the very best players from the rest.
He believes a Ballon d’Or winner needs more than statistics and trophies, they also need that special quality that can change a game and leave fans amazed.
Mbappé has established himself as one of world football’s biggest stars, while Olise has continued to attract attention with his creativity, technical ability and attacking impact.
Müller’s choices add another interesting perspective to the Ballon d’Or conversation, with the race expected to feature several of the world’s elite players.
Technique. Power. Goals. Magic. For Thomas Müller, Mbappé and Olise have the perfect combination to compete for football’s biggest individual prize.
