Paris, Sept. 9 -- Former Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry has backed Kylian Mbappe to win the Ballon d'Or over Lionel Messi, Norway star Erling Haaland, England and Bayern Munich superstar Harry Kane, Spain's FIFA World Cup-winning star Rodri, and England's rising star Jude Bellingham, highlighting the French forward's exceptional individual achievements despite the absence of major trophies.

Henry pointed to Mbappe's status as a leading scorer in the Champions League, LaLiga and the World Cup as evidence of his outstanding level.

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