Kylian Mbappé has made a confident case for winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or, arguing that individual achievement should not be overshadowed by the lack of major trophies won by Real Madrid or France during the season.
The 27-year-old forward scored 25 LaLiga goals and 15 Champions League goals, while his performances at the 2026 World Cup took his tournament tally to 22 goals, making him the competition's all-time leading scorer. France ultimately lost to Spain in the semi-final.
“I believe I can win it this year.”
Kylian MbappéMbappé was particularly emphatic about his individual credentials. He also argued that the Ballon d'Or is an individual award, pointing to his World Cup scoring record as evidence of a season that deserves recognition.
The debate is likely to be intense because Mbappé's biggest weakness is the absence of major silverware. Nevertheless, his statistical output across the Champions League, LaLiga and World Cup puts him firmly in the conversation.
