Mbappé is seen as the winner of the Ballon d'Or

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Kylian Mbappé, forward for Real Madrid, considers himself a 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 the previous season.

Mbappé defends his Ballon d'Or chances

Mbappé has been clear in assessing his chances of winning the award. The forward believes that his individual performance makes him a contender for the accolade, even though Real Madrid failed to secure any trophies last season, as reported by L'Équipe.

The Frenchman has also explained that he has done things differently this year. His argument is that the Ballon d'Or should recognize the player's individual performance and not solely depend on the titles his team has won.

Mbappé's candidacy is backed by his goal-scoring records. The forward ended the season with 25 goals in LaLiga and 15 in the Champions League. Moreover, during the 2026 World Cup, he scored 22 goals in the competition's history, surpassing Lionel Messi.

🥇 Kylian Mbappé, on the Ballon d'Or, at @lequipe

🏆 "No one has had a better season than me"

🪄 "I believe I have done different things this year. That's why I think I can win it"

📻 #PartidazoCOPE pic.twitter.com/SB5T6n2oeK

— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) September 11, 2026

Real Madrid faces the season with the award on the horizon

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 recognition, and his numbers should carry weight in the final decision.

The discussion has also arisen within the Real Madrid environment. José Mourinho stated a preference for Mbappé to score 40 goals and win titles rather than reach 60 without trophies. Mbappé, on the other hand, has maintained that he doesn't want to choose between his records and the team's successes.

The forward has also addressed his defensive contributions. Mbappé believes he performs tasks that other players do not and that his work cannot be solely measured by what he does without the ball.

The gala date

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 voting outcome.

Meanwhile, the forward 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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