Mbappé believes he is the winner of the Ballon d’Or and claims that no one had a better season than him. – I can point to at least one: Newly baked World Cup winner and from this summer Barcelona plays Rodri.
Barcelona, who lead La Liga so far this season and are the reigning champions, travel to Levante later today, Sunday. – With Lamine Yamal who is also a strong candidate for the Ballon d’Or award.
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Kylian Mbappé, striker for Real Madrid, considers himself a top candidate for the 2026 Ballon d’Or and argues that no one had a better season than him. In an interview published on September 11, the Frenchman emphasized his chances despite not winning any team titles last season.
Mbappé defends his Ballon d’Or chances
Mbappé has been clear in his assessment of his chances of winning the award. The striker believes that his individual performances make him a contender for the award, even though Real Madrid did not secure any trophies last season, according to L’Équipe.
The Frenchman has also explained that he has done things differently this year. His argument is that the Ballon d’Or should recognise the player’s individual performance and not depend solely on the titles his team has won.
Mbappé’s candidacy is supported by his goal records. The striker finished the season with 25 goals in LaLiga and 15 in the Champions League. In addition, during the 2026 World Cup, he scored his 22nd goal in the history of the tournament, thus surpassing Lionel Messi.
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The lack of team titles does not deter Mbappé from defending his chances. The player has insisted that the Ballon d’Or is an individual accolade and that his numbers should weigh heavily in the final decision.
The discussion has also arisen in the Real Madrid community. José Mourinho expressed a preference for Mbappé to score 40 goals and win titles, rather than reaching 60 without trophies. Mbappé, on the other hand, has maintained that he will not choose between his records and the team’s successes.
The striker has also commented on his defensive contributions. Mbappé believes he performs tasks that other players do not, and that his work cannot be measured solely by what he does without the ball.
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The date of the gala
The Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled for October 26, 2026 in London. Journalists will be responsible for choosing the winner, so Mbappé will have to wait to know the result of the vote.
Meanwhile, the striker will continue the season with Real Madrid. His goals, his World Cup record, and the team’s results will be the main arguments supporting his Ballon d’Or candidacy.
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After four La Liga rounds, Barcelona is at the top of the table with 12 points. Real Madrid is in 5th place, three points behind.
