Mbappé rules out Lamine Yamal from the Ballon d'Or

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Latest news at Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé, a 27-year-old forward, has once again publicly defended his chances of winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or and maintains that nobody had a better individual season than his in an interview with 'RFI.' Lamine Yamal, also a candidate for the award, emerges as one of the main contenders in a race that will be decided on October 26th in London.

Kylian Mbappé lays out his numbers

Mbappé closed the 2025/26 season with 42 goals in 44 matches for Real Madrid. He was the top scorer in LaLiga with 25 goals and in the Champions League with 15, in addition to winning the World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals.

The French forward doesn't view the award as an obsession but admits that losing it would be disappointing. His argument is based on his individual records and the belief that his performance throughout the season places him among the candidates with a chance to win the accolade.

The statement holds particular significance as Lamine Yamal has also publicly advocated his candidacy. The Barcelona player ended the season with 24 goals and 18 assists and later was part of the Spanish national team that won the World Cup.

Therefore, Mbappé does not place Yamal ahead in his own assessment. His stance is that of a player who believes his numbers from last season justify the Ballon d'Or ending up in his hands.

Real Madrid and Barcelona have candidates on the list

Real Madrid has four representatives among the 30 nominees for the award: Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, and Marc Cucurella. Barcelona has Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí among the contenders.

Mbappé's candidacy is strongly supported by his offensive output. His 25 league goals saw him clinch the Pichichi for the second consecutive season, while his 15 Champions League goals also made him the tournament's top scorer.

Yamal enters the vote with a different profile. The Barcelona player combined his 24 goals and 18 assists with collective titles and a role in Spain's World Cup victory, factors that are part of the discussion around the award.

The list also includes Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembélé, Rodri, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham, among others. Kane ended the season with 73 goals between club and country, while Haaland reached 58.

The Ballon d'Or will be decided on October 26th

The Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place on October 26th at the London Palladium Theatre and will be the 70th edition of the award. The selection process involves a panel of specialized journalists from the top 100 countries in the FIFA rankings.

Until then, Kylian Mbappé will continue to publicly defend his candidacy, while Lamine Yamal maintains his from Barcelona. The voting will conclude the debate sparked during the season and determine who will receive the individual award on October 26th.

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