PARIS -- The name Kylian Mbappe is often compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He is considered to be the heir to the success of the two legendary figures.

Mbappe finally responded to this assumption. He admitted that he was happy when he was often associated with first-class footballers. However, he was a different individual.

"It's nice, but I'm not like Messi and Ronaldo. They have won many times, they are legends," said the Paris Saint Germain striker, quoted by Sportsmole , Tuesday (30/11).

He has a lot of homework to do to reach the level of his seniors. In a few weeks, Mbappe's age has only touched 23. There is still a long way to go to continue to carve out success at the highest level.

At least he's started off on an impressive note. The striker led France to become the 2018 world champions. He was also part of the Les Blues squad that won the latest edition of the UEFA Nations League trophy.

Mbappe is irreplaceable on PSG's front lines. He became Messi's teammate. He could see up close the quality of the former Barcelona.

"I'm lucky to play with Leo, learn a lot from him every day. It's an honor to have my name next to them," he said.

Mbappe ranks ninth in the Ballon d'Or2021. Messi is the winner. This is the seventh time that La Pulga has won the prestigious individual trophy.

Of course, there are always pros and cons to every decision. Some rate, the Argentine captain does not deserve to be at the top. Some see Robert Lewandowski more deserving of it.

But the organizers have already determined the results. The voters also come from the same elements in each edition.