Real Madrid and France forward Kylian Mbappé says he is confident he can win the Ballon d’Or after another prolific individual season.
The 27-year-old finished as the top scorer in La Liga, the Champions League and the 2026 World Cup, despite ending the campaign without a major team trophy.
Mbappé scored 25 goals in La Liga, 15 in the Champions League and 10 at the World Cup. His World Cup tally also took his overall tournament total to 22 goals, making him the competition’s all-time leading scorer.
Speaking to RFI, Mbappé said individual performances and memorable moments are important factors when voters consider the award.
“I was top scorer in all the biggest competitions, and I think that this could be a good year for me, and I really feel it,” he said.
Despite his individual numbers, Mbappé faces strong competition from players who combined personal performances with major team success.
Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres won La Liga and the World Cup, while Paris Saint-Germain pair Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia claimed Ligue 1 and the Champions League.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is also among the contenders after helping the German club win the Bundesliga.
Mbappé’s Real Madrid finished second in La Liga and were eliminated by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals, while France exited the World Cup at the semi-final stage.
