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Côte d’Ivoire Ranks Mbappé First in Ballon d’Or Amid Global Rankings
Kylian Mbappé: The Only Country That Placed Him First for the Ballon d’Or
Paris, September 2024 – For the seventh time in his illustrious career, Kylian Mbappé has managed to secure a spot in the top 10 of the world’s best footballers. Despite a challenging season, the French superstar continues to make an impressive impact on the global stage.
Mbappé’s unexpected absence from the Ballon d’Or ceremony
**Kylian Mbappé** was notably absent from the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris three weeks ago. This absence was due to Real Madrid’s decision to withdraw their players from the event in protest of their dissatisfaction with Vinicius Jr.’s second-place ranking, overtaken by Rodri.
**Consistently making his mark**, Mbappé has never missed this annual event since the start of his career. This steadfast presence correlates with his consistent top 10 rankings, as he impressively secured the sixth position this year, despite the struggles he faced in the latter half of the previous season.
Mbappé’s enduring influence
**Leading the European goal charts** alongside Harry Kane, Mbappé found himself overshadowed by some of his Real Madrid teammates. Vinicius Jr., Jude Bellingham (third), and Dani Carvajal (fourth) all ranked higher. Nevertheless, Mbappé received a notable nod from one of the voting journalists.
A journalist from the Ivorian website Sport-ivoire.ci was the only one among 100 countries to place **Mbappé at the top of their list** for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, as revealed by France Football’s detailed voting records. This recognition from Côte d’Ivoire saw Mbappé surpass Vinicius Jr. and Rodri in their rankings. It highlights the continued **significance of the former Parisian**, even during challenging phases in his career.
