Kylian Mbappe Confident in Ballon d'Or Bid Ahead of Ceremony
Kylian Mbappe, a forward for Real Madrid, is actively promoting his candidacy for the Ballon d'Or, expressing confidence in winning the prestigious award. The 27-year-old was the top scorer in the World Cup, Champions League, and LaLiga last season.
He scored 25 goals in LaLiga, 15 in the Champions League, and 10 in the World Cup, making him the all-time leading goalscorer in the World Cup with 22 goals. Despite his individual success, Mbappe's teams faced setbacks; France lost in the World Cup semifinals, Real Madrid finished second in LaLiga, and were eliminated by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals.
He stated, “They won’t announce a team in the envelope, they will announce a player,” emphasizing the importance of individual performance for the award. Mbappe faces competition from players who achieved success in 2026, including Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres from Barcelona, Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from PSG, and Harry Kane from Bayern Munich.
The Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled for 26 October in London.
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