Mbappe Reveals Why He Cannot Challenge Neymar, Ronaldo, Messi for Ballon d’Or

Paris Saint-Germain striker, Kylian Mbappe says he has a long way to go to challenging the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar for the Ballon d’Or.

The 18-year-old admits that he has a lot of work to do before he can be considered at the pinnacle of the sport.

“I still have a lot of steps to go for the Ballon d’Or, I’m learning,” he told TF1’s ‘Telefoot’.

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Mbappe, however, believes that team mate, Neymar will claim the prize before he is at that standard.

“Ney has this technical quality that allows you to interact with him. He took me under his wing and if I can help him to win the Ballon d’Or, I’ll do it, but the important thing is the team,” he said.

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PSG have made a terrific start to the season, surging to the top of Ligue 1 while also taking control of their Champions League group, in which they tackle Anderlecht on Tuesday.