The Spanish representative of the Ballon d'Or votes, José Félix Díaz, has declared that his choice was Kylian Mbappé, placing him in first place over Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane, who took second and third place respectively. The decision is published after the award ceremony, where the Paris Saint-Germain French striker was crowned the best player in the world at the gala held in London last Monday.
José Félix Díaz, editorial director of the newspaper *As*, occupies the position of Spanish representative on the jury, replacing Alfredo Relaño since this year. Relaño in turn had succeeded Francesc Aguilar, who had participated in 24 consecutive editions since 1990. Díaz has been chosen for his journalistic career and his experience in covering international competitions, which gives him an important role in the selection of candidates for the Ballon d'Or.
Mbappé's election occurs in a context where Real Madrid forward, Lamine Yamal, failed to win any major title during the season, neither with his club nor with the French team. Despite this, Yamal obtained third place in the voting, surpassed only by the Englishman Harry Kane of Bayern Munich, who was also on the list of finalists. Yamal's position is reinforced by his performances in the Copa del Rey and La Liga, as well as his contribution to the Spanish Super Cup title with Barcelona.
Díaz's vote reflects the Spanish football community's assessment of the individual performance of the players. Mbappé, who has been a protagonist in the Paris Saint-Germain campaign and in the French national team, stands out for his speed, technique and scoring ability. For his part, Harry Kane, who has been a key player in Bayern Munich's attack, also showed outstanding performance in the Champions League and the Bundesliga. Lamine Yamal, despite his youth, has shown great potential and has been key to Barcelona's success in the League and the Super Cup.
With the awarding of the Ballon d'Or already concluded, the next step for the players is to continue their campaigns with their respective clubs and national teams. Mbappé will have the opportunity to consolidate his position as one of the best forwards in the world, while Kane and Yamal will continue working to improve their statistics and contribute to the success of their teams. For Spanish football, the election of a representative as influential as Díaz in the Ballon d'Or voting underlines the importance of international opinion in the assessment of global talents.