Neither Mbappe nor Vinicius Ancelotti chooses the player who deserves the Ballon d’Or at the start of the new season

Real Madrid’s season has not begun as ideally as the club would hope, given their high aspirations. However, at Valdebebas, they are particularly impressed with one player’s performance. In their recent 2-0 victory over Real Betis in the Spanish League’s fourth round, Kylian Mbappé scored both goals.

According to Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, Carlo Ancelotti considers Fede Valverde’s performance to be the best not only at Real Madrid but across Europe. His impressive contributions in terms of goals, assists, and overall effort are noteworthy, especially considering he has achieved this without a pre-season and with minimal training.

Carlo Ancelotti recently told Real Madrid officials, “Right now, the best player in the world over these past two weeks of competition is Valverde; he is performing at the highest level.” This acclaim comes as no surprise, given Ancelotti’s earlier public praise of the Uruguayan midfielder.

Ancelotti remarked, “Valverde demonstrates great responsibility toward the team. It’s easy for me to say he is irreplaceable due to his quality, strength, and intelligence. It’s a pleasure to have him with us. When Kroos departed, we found the perfect replacement, not just in terms of quality but also mentality.”
Real Madrid’s season may not have started as smoothly as they would have liked, but Fede Valverde’s performances have been a significant bright spot. In their recent 2-0 victory over Real Betis, Kylian Mbappé was the star on the scoresheet, scoring both goals. However, the spotlight at Valdebebas is on Valverde, whose outstanding form has impressed not only the fans but also manager Carlo Ancelotti.

According to the Spanish newspaper *Defensa Central*, Carlo Ancelotti has expressed that Fede Valverde’s performance is the best not just at Real Madrid but across Europe at the moment. Valverde’s impact on the pitch, through his goals, assists, and overall effort, has been particularly remarkable given his limited preparation — without a proper pre-season and minimal training.

Ancelotti has conveyed to Real Madrid officials, “Right now, the best player in the world over these past two weeks of competition is Valverde; he is performing at the highest level.” This high praise aligns with Ancelotti’s previous public admiration for the Uruguayan midfielder.

The Real Madrid coach further emphasized Valverde’s importance, stating, “Valverde demonstrates great responsibility toward the team. It’s easy for me to say he is irreplaceable due to his quality, strength, and intelligence. It’s a pleasure to have him with us. When Kroos departed, we found the perfect replacement, not just in terms of quality but also mentality.” Valverde’s rise under Ancelotti highlights his key role in the current squad, filling a crucial void left by Toni Kroos and proving his value with every performance.