Fabio Cannavaro snubs Kylian Mbappe as he names the ‘only’ choice for the 2026 Ballon d’Or

Cannavaro believes that Kvaratskhelia’s impact in Europe sets him apart from the rest of the competition. He argued that the Georgian’s performances for Paris Saint-Germain cannot be ignored by the voters.

I have a good memory. I don’t just focus on the most recent events,” Cannavaro told Gazzetta. “In last season’s Champions League, Kvaratskhelia was the most influential player from a footballing standpoint, and if I had to choose, I would have no doubt.

“Everyone may use the World Cup as their benchmark, think of Mbappe or consider Messi and his career, but Kvara did extraordinary things.”