Kylian Mbappe Wins 2026 Onze d'Or Ahead of Ballon d'Or

Kylian Mbappe, a forward for Real Madrid, has won the 2026 Onze d'Or, an award presented annually by readers of the French football magazine Onze Mondial to the best player from the previous season. Mbappe secured 48.2% of the vote, significantly ahead of Joao Neves from Paris Saint-Germain, who received 11.9%, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, also from PSG, who garnered 10.8%.

This marks the first time Mbappe has won this award. His recognition comes just one week before the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony, enhancing his chances for that prestigious honor.

After receiving the award, Mbappe expressed gratitude for public support and emphasized the importance of entertaining fans. Despite his individual success, including being the top scorer in La Liga and winning the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, some voters may consider the lack of major team trophies for Real Madrid and France during the season when deciding on the Ballon d'Or.