Kylian Mbappé has made it clear that he believes his individual numbers are strong enough to earn him the 2026 Ballon d’Or, despite ending the season without a major trophy.

The Real Madrid forward highlighted his goalscoring record in La Liga, the Champions League and at the 2026 World Cup, where he became the tournament’s all-time leading scorer. He argued that the Ballon d’Or is an individual award and that his personal performances should carry significant weight.

Mbappé’s comments have added fresh debate to an already competitive Ballon d’Or race, with the winner set to be announced on October 26 in London.

Reference: Al Jazeera’s report and The Independent’s Ballon d’Or coverage.