Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez Rates Kylian Mbappe “The Best” French Player

• Kylian Mbappe's exploits at the 2022 World Cup won the hearts of many
• The Frenchman scored a stunning hattrick in the final however ended up on the losing side as Argentina dethroned France as world champions
• He has been tipped to as the heir-apparent to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has named Kylian Mbappe the "best French player" he has ever seen.

Martinez and Mbappe crossed paths at the 2022 World Cup final with the former having the last laugh in an epic showdown between Argentina and France.

Despite conceding four goals, including three penalties, the Argentine custodian pulled off an incredible last-minute save and made an important stop during the penalty shootout success.

The pair finished on the podium at the Mundial with Mbappe scooping the Golden Boot prize while Emi Martinez collected the Golden Glove award, per Eurosport.

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Nonetheless, it was Martinez's celebrations aimed at Mbappe which raised eyebrows. He has since apologized and dismissed claims he made a mockery of the 24-year-old Frenchman.

Speaking about the incident, Dibu revealed his respect for the PSG starman while also describing him as the "best."

"I have enormous respect for Mbappe. And I'll tell you one thing: he's the best French player I've ever seen," Martinez told France Football as quoted by Roy Nemer.

Dibu predicts Ballon d'Or success

Aside from calling Mbappe the "best French player", Emiliano Martinez has forecasted future Ballon d'Or success for the PSG forward while providing details on what he told him after the World Cup final.

The Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper dominated the headlines for both the right and wrong reasons after Argentina dethroned France as world champions.

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The giant goalkeeper also predicted Ballon d'Or glory for Mbappe when Lionel Messi eventually retires.

Mbappe emerges as Most Valuable Player

Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe's remarkable World Cup performance has earned him the No.1 spot as the most valuable footballer in the world, Sports Brief earlier reported.

Mbappe, who emerged as the Golden Boot winner at the World Cup, usurped Man City forward Erling-Braut Haaland, who was the most valuable player on the earth from November 3 to December 23, to take the top spot.

The 24-year-old's market value jumped from €160 million to €180m after winning the Golden Boot at the 2022 Mundial, guiding France all the way to the final.