Former PSG midfielder Jérôme Rothen dubs Michael Olise as France’s ‘best player’
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36-second readPhoto by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images | Getty Images Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal are the two favorites to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. However, some have suggested France’s Kylian Mbappé as a worthy candidate after strong individual performances for Real Madrid and France.
Mbappé might not even be Les Bleus ’ best player. Michael Olise stole the show during France’s latest round of UEFA Nations League matches. The Bayern Munich winger produced a masterclass off the bench against Belgium, assisting Ryan Cherki’s goal to put France ahead before scoring a brace to secure a 4-1 victory.
Olise also scored the winner in a 1-0 reverse-fixture victory against the Red Devils, netted a stunning free kick to earn a point against Italy, and provided the assist for Mbappé in a 1-1 draw against Türkiye.
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Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal are the two favorites to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. However, some have suggested France’s Kylian Mbappé as a worthy candidate after strong individual performances for Real Madrid and France. The irony?
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