Mbappé Says Ballon d’Or Win Remains Possible
Mbappé Says Ballon d’Or Win Remains Possible
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Key Points
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Mbappé has never won the Ballon d’Or; his best previous finish was third in 2023 while he was playing for Paris Saint-Germain.
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His individual record includes eight consecutive league Golden Boots—six in Ligue 1 and two in La Liga—as well as two World Cup Golden Boots and two Champions League scoring titles.
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Mbappé said becoming the World Cup’s leading scorer was especially significant because he took the record from Lionel Messi, describing the tournament as the stage for football’s greatest players.
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Former Morocco coach Walid Regragui defended Mbappé’s candidacy by saying he should not be hypocritical about his ambitions: “At least he is honest and confident in himself,” while stressing that whether he deserves the award is a separate question.
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José Mourinho publicly backed Mbappé as a leading Ballon d’Or contender, placing him in a field that also includes Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham; Regragui additionally described the race as wide open, naming players such as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise.
Kylian Mbappé believes he can still win the Ballon d'Or despite a trophyless season at Real Madrid, arguing that individual brilliance matters more than team silverware Al Jazeera. The 27-year-old French forward scored prolifically across La Liga and the Champions League while becoming the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals, surpassing Lionel Messi's record Reuters.
Mbappé's confidence has drawn both support and criticism. Former Morocco coach Walid Regragui defended him as honest and self-assured, while observers questioned whether the claim came across as arrogant Al Jazeera. José Mourinho backed Mbappé as a leading contender in a competitive race that also includes Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, and Harry Kane Reuters.
A Record-Breaking Individual Season Without Trophies
Mbappé has never won the Ballon d'Or, finishing third in 2023 while at Paris Saint-Germain Reuters. This season he claimed his eighth consecutive Golden Boot award—six in Ligue 1 and two in La Liga—plus two Champions League scoring titles Reuters. His 22 World Cup goals broke Messi's previous record, a milestone Mbappé described as especially significant.
Why Mbappé Believes Individual Stats Trump Team Success
Mbappé argued the Ballon d'Or recognizes personal excellence, not merely trophies Al Jazeera. He pointed to his consistent scoring across competitions—La Liga, the Champions League, and the World Cup—as proof he distinguished himself among the world's elite Reuters. The forward acknowledged that journalists will make the final decision and voters are free to reach their own conclusions Al Jazeera.
Mourinho Backs Mbappé Amid Wide-Open Race
José Mourinho publicly supported Mbappé's Ballon d'Or candidacy Reuters. Walid Regragui stressed that the race remains wide open, naming Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise as additional contenders Reuters. Regragui defended Mbappé's candor, saying "at least he is honest and confident in himself," while stressing that deserving the award is a separate question from claiming it.
Off-Field Optimism With France's New Coach
Beyond the Ballon d'Or debate, Mbappé praised Zinedine Zidane's recent appointment as France coach Al Jazeera. The move signals potential renewal for the national team after earlier leadership changes. Mbappé's focus now spans both club success at Real Madrid and revitalizing France's World Cup hopes under a legendary former player and manager.
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