Former Napoli Star Tips Chelsea Attacker for Ballon d’Or Glory
Kalidou Koulibaly, the former Napoli defender now playing for Al-Hilal, has high praise for Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, saying the young striker has what it takes to win the Ballon d’Or ¹.
Jackson’s Rise to Prominence
The 23-year-old Senegalese striker joined Chelsea from Villarreal in a £32 million deal and has been impressive, scoring 17 goals in all competitions last season. This term, he’s already netted six Premier League goals in nine games ¹.
Koulibaly’s Endorsement
Koulibaly, who played alongside Jackson’s Senegalese teammate Sadio Mane at Napoli, believes Jackson has the talent and work ethic to reach the top. “Nicolas has to believe he can be this good. That is the most important thing. All the players who have won the Ballon d’Or believed they could,” Koulibaly said ¹.
A Future Ballon d’Or Winner?
While it’s early days, Jackson’s potential is undeniable. With Koulibaly’s guidance and support, he may just become Chelsea’s next big star. The Ballon d’Or nominees for 2024 have already been announced, featuring top players like Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappé ².
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