Kylian Mbappé Tops August 2026 Ballon d’Or Rankings

The Ballon d’Or rankings for August 2026, published by Score 90, place Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé at the top due to his outstanding performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, where he scored 10 goals and provided four assists, leading France to a fourth-place finish. Mbappé made history by becoming the first player to win the Golden Boot awards in LaLiga, the Champions League, and the World Cup in the same calendar year.

In second place is Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, who was crucial in helping Barcelona win both LaLiga and the Supercopa de España, while also contributing to Spain’s World Cup efforts. Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane ranks third after scoring 73 goals for his club and aiding England to a third-place finish at the World Cup.

Fourth is Rodri, the former Manchester City midfielder, who played a key role in Spain’s World Cup victory and was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Finally, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is fifth, having scored seven goals in his first World Cup with Norway.