Congratulations Harry Kane.

I get your point but all awards are like that. You don't get defenders for instance picking them up because despite being a brilliant footballer the limelight is shone up front. I wouldn't say Modric is the best player in the world either for instance but given moments throughout the season he has won it. Mbappe being the same with his performances on the big stage.

Boss

comment by Edbo (U17933)
posted 11 minutes ago
comment by Boss By Hugo (U18550)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Edbo (U17933)
posted 7 minutes ago
Mbappe probably deserves his place but is being over rated by a lot of people.


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A 19 year old with 58 top flight football goals? I don't think so. He was also standout in France's WC win.

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This is why I think people are over rating him. I'm not saying he isn't an exceptional talent. But these awards are based on how well a player performs, not how well they perform for their age.

If Mbappe was 26, people wouldn't be doing silly things like including him in world elevens.
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I agree, if M'bappe had scored those 2 penalties against Panama then they would have been saying he should be nominated for Ballon D'or. But because it was Kane that scored the 2 penalties against Panama, he is not getting any credit or recognition. It is a disgrace that Kane has not been included on the shortlist, despite his 2 penalties against Panama.

would never deserve to win it, but I think Harry kane is probably the best out and out striker in the world when it comes to finishing. (don't include messi in that). Always(or near enough) hits the target

comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 6 minutes ago
would never deserve to win it, but I think Harry kane is probably the best out and out striker in the world when it comes to finishing. (don't include messi in that). Always(or near enough) hits the target
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Never?!

comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 3 minutes ago
would never deserve to win it, but I think Harry kane is probably the best out and out striker in the world when it comes to finishing. (don't include messi in that). Always(or near enough) hits the target
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Thought this was interesting RE finishing:
https://www.theringer.com/2018/1/12/16879916/soccer-raheem-sterling-manchester-city-goal-scoring-expected-finishing-skill

What's the point in having all these nominees when it's only realistically between 2 people every year?

comment by Dominic Shimmin (U1734)
posted 33 minutes ago
comment by Edbo (U17933)
posted 11 minutes ago
comment by Boss By Hugo (U18550)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Edbo (U17933)
posted 7 minutes ago
Mbappe probably deserves his place but is being over rated by a lot of people.


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A 19 year old with 58 top flight football goals? I don't think so. He was also standout in France's WC win.

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This is why I think people are over rating him. I'm not saying he isn't an exceptional talent. But these awards are based on how well a player performs, not how well they perform for their age.

If Mbappe was 26, people wouldn't be doing silly things like including him in world elevens.
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I agree, if M'bappe had scored those 2 penalties against Panama then they would have been saying he should be nominated for Ballon D'or. But because it was Kane that scored the 2 penalties against Panama, he is not getting any credit or recognition. It is a disgrace that Kane has not been included on the shortlist, despite his 2 penalties against Panama.
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Why are you talking about Kane? My point is about Mbappe. Strange post.

comment by Upstairs At Eric's (U21889)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 6 minutes ago
would never deserve to win it, but I think Harry kane is probably the best out and out striker in the world when it comes to finishing. (don't include messi in that). Always(or near enough) hits the target
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Never?!
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I mean this year

Is this the best one season that a player has ever had?