According to Sport, former French international Samuel Umtiti discussed candidates for the 2026 Ballon d'Or on DAZN, naming Real Madrid players Mbappé and Bellingham, while directly stating that Mbappé is his top choice.

Umtiti, who played for Barcelona, Lyon, Lecce, and Lille, transitioned to sports commentary after retiring. The 2018 World Cup winner is now a regular commentator for DAZN and appeared as a guest analyst ahead of the Madrid derby at Atletico Madrid's Cívitas Metropolitano stadium.

When asked about the increasingly popular topic of 2026 Ballon d'Or candidates, Umtiti gave a straightforward answer, naming two Real Madrid players: Kilian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham. However, he identified his fellow Frenchman and former national team teammate Mbappé as his primary favorite.

Umtiti stated on DAZN: "I'll tell you who the best is. Kilian has had an incredible season, scoring many goals for his club and country. The same goes for Bellingham, with everything he's done for England at the World Cup. But I'm French, so I choose Kilian."

In another comment, Umtiti praised the atmosphere of the derby at Atletico Madrid's stadium, saying he "loves" being in "matches like this." He added: "These matches make me want to play, so I'm happy to be here."

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