Mbappé Eyes Ballon d’Or Glory: “I Have a Good Feeling”
The Real Madrid superstar made no secret of his ambitions for football’s biggest individual prize and believes this could be his year.
Kylian Mbappé is not shying away from the Ballon d’Or conversation. Ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League opener against Inter Milan, the French superstar openly discussed his chances of finally claiming the prestigious individual award.
Mbappé acknowledged that playing for Real Madrid naturally puts its biggest stars in the Ballon d’Or spotlight. The Frenchman even revealed that fans regularly bring up the award when they approach him away from the pitch.
“Of course, a lot of people talk to me about the Ballon d’Or when they see me in the street, and that’s very positive. I’ve made a lot of history in the biggest competition in this sport and I have a good feeling, but ultimately people have the right to choose,” Mbappé said.
“This could be a good year for me to win it”
Mbappé was equally confident when asked whether he considers himself the best player in the world. For the Real Madrid forward, self-belief has never been in short supply.
“I always consider myself the best player in the world,” he said, while acknowledging that such a debate will always come down to personal opinion.
More importantly, Mbappé believes the pieces could fall into place for him this season. “This could be a good year for me to win the Ballon d’Or, but the journalists are the ones who vote,” he added.
Real Madrid puts Mbappé firmly in the spotlight
Mbappé understands that wearing the Real Madrid shirt comes with a different level of scrutiny. The club’s history in Europe and enormous global profile mean its biggest stars are almost inevitably judged against the highest individual standards.
Still, the Frenchman insisted that team success remains his priority. Asked whether he would rather chase bigger scoring numbers or collect trophies, Mbappé left little room for doubt.
“I’d happily score only 30 goals if it meant winning trophies,” he said. “I’d rather win titles. If I have to choose between the two, I’ll take the trophies. But I always want to score goals. I want to do both.”
Mbappé brushes aside Vinicius debate
The French star also addressed the persistent debate surrounding his partnership with Vinicius Jr., dismissing suggestions that the two attacking stars cannot thrive together.
“The idea that Vinicius and I aren’t compatible is just one of the millions of opinions about Real Madrid, because it’s the biggest club in the world,” Mbappé said.
Rather than focusing on individual combinations, Mbappé stressed the importance of improving as a team. For him, separating Real Madrid’s biggest names from the collective may generate headlines, but it does not reflect how the players themselves approach the game.
Champions League success could strengthen his case
Mbappé knows his Ballon d’Or hopes will ultimately be shaped by what both he and Real Madrid accomplish on the biggest stages this season. That makes the start of another Champions League campaign particularly important.
Rather than looking months ahead, however, the Frenchman is keeping his focus on the immediate challenge. His experience in Madrid has taught him to take the season one game at a time, with a strong start in Europe now the priority.
The Ballon d’Or remains firmly in his sights, and Mbappé is not pretending otherwise. He believes he can win it, feels this could be his year and now needs the performances and trophies to turn that confidence into a winning case.
3 Key Takeaways From Mbappé’s Ballon d’Or Comments
- Confidence is high: Mbappé says he has “a good feeling” about his chances of winning the Ballon d’Or.
- He believes this could be his year: the Real Madrid star openly admitted this season could finally deliver the award.
- Trophies come first: despite his individual ambitions, Mbappé insists he would rather win titles with Real Madrid than simply chase bigger scoring numbers.
