Kylian Mbappé had already announced himself as one of soccer’s brightest young stars before he had even made his first Ballon d’Or shortlist.
The 2018 World Cup in Russia was where the Frenchman truly stepped onto the global stage, playing a pivotal role in France’s run to the trophy. His performances earned him the Kopa Trophy, while the consensus was already forming that Mbappé would go on to win multiple Ballons d’Or before his career was over.
