Ballon d’Or Mbappé declares himself favourite before Oct 26

The captain of the French national team, Kylian Mbappé, is keen to defend his chances for the Ballon d’Or, with the verdict to be announced on October 26. In new excerpts from a lengthy interview given to France Football, published this Friday, he clearly displayed his ambition to win the most prestigious individual award.

Statement of ambition

“There has not been a better player than me,” Mbappé said when he was asked about the past season. He added that his performances, especially the many goals scored in major competitions, place him at the top of world football.

During the interview, he emphasized feeling a “different player,” capable of claiming the highest honour. According to him, no player has been more effective than him during the past season.

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Statistical overview

The Frenchman finished as top scorer in La Liga with 25 goals and in the Champions League with 15 goals. These figures reinforce his belief that he is the main contender for the Ballon d’Or.

Nevertheless, he acknowledges that the collective performance of his club, Real Madrid, could hinder his quest. A collective season judged less brilliant could work against his case.

The Ballon d’Or verdict is still to be decided on October 26, and Mbappé continues to prepare mentally for this decisive moment. The next stage of his journey therefore remains open, with the hope of confirming his status as the world’s best player.