Arda Turan names Dynamo Kyiv's Ponomarenko as Ukraine's future Ballon d'Or contender

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Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan named Dynamo Kyiv forward Matviy Ponomarenko as the Ukrainian player who could win the Ballon d'Or in the future. Turan highlighted Ponomarenko's "excellent quality" among Ukrainians, also mentioning Shakhtar players Alisson and Izake as potential future winners. He noted his personal favorite for this year's award was Lamine Yamal, though he respects Harry Kane's achievement. Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English winner in 25 years, ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Yamal. Rodri finished fourth and Messi fifth.


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