Mbappe Continues Media Push For Ballon d'Or Recognition
Mbappé said his scoring record makes him a strong contender after leading the World Cup, Champions League and La Liga in goals.
- On Tuesday, France and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe expressed confidence in winning the Ballon, continuing his public push for the annual individual award.
- The 27-year-old led scoring across the Champions League, Liga, and World Cup last season, accumulating 22 total career World Cup goals.
- Strong competition persists from players who secured major trophies in 2026: Spanish duo Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres won Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup; PSG pair Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia won French Ligue and Champions League.
- Despite individual dominance, Mbappe finished the season without major team trophies after France lost in the World Cup semi-finals and Real Madrid finished second in Liga.
- Mbappe told RFI that voters prioritize individual performance over team results. "The ability to perform individually and produce eye-catching moments," he said, stands out to people.
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The Long-Distance Clash for the 'Ballon d'Or', Mbappe Responds to Yamal: They Will Announce a Player
Kylian Mbappe has spoken about the competition for the 'Ballon d'Or', emphasizing that the award values above all the individual performances of footballers. The Frenchman is one of the main candidates, along with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal. The Real Madrid striker, in an interview with RFI, has spoken openly about his chances of winning the prestigious individual trophy. Mbappe emphasized that the 'Ballon d'Or' is awarded to a footballer and n…
Mbappe continues media push for Ballon d'Or recognition
The 27-year-old was top scorer at the World Cup in the summer and both last season's Champions League and La Liga. But he won nothing as France lost in the World Cup semi-finals and Real finished second in La Liga and were bundled out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals. "They won't announce a team in the envelope, they will announce a player," Mbappe told RFI radio station. "The ability to perform individually and pro…
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KSML.fi – KeskisuomalainenFrance and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is campaigning strongly to win the Ballon d'Or award, which will be announced in London on October 26.
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