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Perez Praises Mbappe as Real Madrid’s Best Player

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3 months ago

May 14, 2026

Florentino Perez names Kylian Mbappe as Real Madrid’s best player, praising his Golden Boot-winning form and impressive goal tally

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has described forward Kylian Mbappé as the club’s best player, praising his remarkable goal-scoring form and overall impact.

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Speaking in a recent interview with El Chiringuito, Pérez highlighted Mbappé’s consistency in front of goal, noting that the French captain’s performances have been outstanding since joining the Spanish giants.

He also referenced the striker’s Golden Boot achievement, stressing that the forward continues to deliver goals at a high level.

“Kylian Mbappe is our best player. He won the Golden Boot, so he does not lack goals,” Pérez said.

“There are just things that we have to improve on,” he added.

Mbappé has enjoyed an impressive debut campaign at Real Madrid following his move from Paris Saint-Germain, quickly becoming a central figure in the squad.

The former AS Monaco star currently leads the scoring charts in both LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League, underlining his influence in the team’s attacking setup.

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Mbappé has already netted more than 40 goals across all competitions this season, reinforcing his reputation as one of the most lethal forwards in world football.

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Cubarsí Leads 2026 Golden Boy Race Ahead of Yamal

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1 hour ago

August 18, 2026

Mariam Balogun

Pau Cubarsí tops the current Golden Boy Award 2026 standings ahead of teammate Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande

Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí is currently leading the 2026 Golden Boy Award race, according to the latest standings released by Italian sports newspaper Tuttosport, with teammate Lamine Yamal in second and Yan Diomande third.

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Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on Tuesday that Cubarsí is currently ahead of the field as the voting process continues, with the final vote still expected later this year.

Yamal’s second-place position comes with an important caveat. The Barcelona forward cannot win the award again this year because he previously claimed the Golden Boy prize in 2024.

The 2026 race is still open, with Tuttosport continuing to update its rankings before the final voting stage.

The award is presented to the outstanding young player in European top-flight football and is decided by an international jury of sports journalists.

Cubarsí’s position reflects his growing reputation at Barcelona. The defender has become an increasingly important figure for the Spanish club and has already collected major honours during his young career.

Diomande’s presence in third also underlines the strength of this year’s field.

The Real Madrid youngster is among the 100 players initially shortlisted for the 2026 award, with the list due to be reduced to 20 finalists before the winner is selected.

The Golden Boy has a distinguished history, with previous winners including Lionel Messi, Wayne Rooney, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Yamal.

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For Cubarsí, however, the immediate task is to maintain his advantage. With the decisive voting still to come, the Barcelona defender has emerged as the early favourite, but the final outcome remains open.