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Kylian Mbappé targets Ballon d'Or and major trophy with Real

2026-09-07 · Kylian Mbappé · Player Focus

Kylian Mbappé Mbappé believes this could be the year he wins the Ballon d'Or for the first time after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup to claim the Golden Boot and become the tournament's all-time top scorer with 22 career goals. The Real Madrid striker made the comment ahead of the Champions League league phase opener against Inter Milan on Tuesday.

How does Mbappé view the Ballon d'Or race?

Mbappé said playing for Real Madrid, the best club in the world, naturally associates him with the award. He acknowledged that journalists vote and that England captain Harry Kane is odds-on to win after scoring 61 goals for Bayern Munich last season. Lamine Yamal and Rodri are also among the favourites. Mbappé previously finished third in the Ballon d'Or rankings in 2023 while at Paris Saint-Germain.

What is Mbappé's record at the World Cup?

Mbappé scored 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, taking his career tally at the tournament to a record 22 goals. France finished fourth in the competition. He has not yet won the prestigious trophy given to the world's best player.

How is Mbappé's relationship with Vinicius Jr?

Mbappé says he cannot control what is being said about his relationship with Real Madrid team-mate Vinicius Junior and that he does not care about the opinions. He was speaking after Madrid's first defeat of the season, a 1-0 loss at Real Betis on Friday. Mbappe added that comparisons between players do not make sense and the team must improve collectively.

What challenges does Mbappé face this season?

Mbappé admits Real Madrid have yet to win a major trophy since his arrival from PSG in the summer of 2024, while the Paris club have lifted the Champions League in both seasons since his departure. He says the team has appeared unbalanced with too many star names and that they must do things better with the ball. Madrid host Inter Milan in the Champions League league phase opener on Tuesday.

  • Kylian Mbappé has scored 22 World Cup goals in his career, a record
  • He scored 42 goals in 44 games for Real Madrid last season
  • Mbappé finished third in the Ballon d'Or rankings in 2023
  • Real Madrid have not won a major trophy since Mbappé joined in 2024

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