Kylian Mbappé is feeling it, folks: he believes this could be the year he finally takes home the Ballon d’Or. And honestly, after the season this man has had, it’s tough to bet against him.
The Stats That Scream MVP Are Unbelievable
This isn’t just talk, either. Mbappé’s got the receipts, starting with his second consecutive World Cup Golden Boot, netting a ridiculous 10 goals. Dude absolutely torched defenses! That’s the most anyone has scored in 56 years, which is just bonkers. Think about that: more goals than almost anyone in half a century of World Cup history. But he wasn’t done there! He blew past the legendary Lionel Messi for the most all-time World Cup goals, hitting 22. Twenty-two goals in the biggest tournament on the planet, that’s straight up legendary stuff. Then you look at his club play for Real Madrid: a mind-blowing 42 goals in 44 matches. The man is a scoring machine, even if the club finished last season without bringing home a major trophy. He’s made history in the most important competition, and everyone in football knows it.
“I Always Think I’m The Best,” And He’s Not Wrong
Yeah, you read that right. Mbappé isn’t shy about his confidence, flat out saying, “I always think I’m the best, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion.” That’s the kind of fire you want from a player gunning for the sport’s highest individual honor. He knows the hype is real too, stating, “There are many people who speak about me and the Ballon d’Or. Of course, I’ve made history in the most important competition. Maybe it’s a good year for this, but people can vote according to what they think.” Playing for Real Madrid, “the best club in the world,” also helps connect him with the award, as he points out. But let’s be real, the field is stacked. We’re talking about Harry Kane, who hammered home an insane 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern Munich. Then there’s the young gun Lamine Yamal, who snagged a World Cup with Spain and La Liga with Barcelona. And don’t forget last year’s winner, Ousmane Dembele, who took it after Paris Saint-Germain won its first Champions League title. Mbappé’s best finish was third in 2023, so he’s been close. He doesn’t like comparisons, though: “I don’t like making comparisons because I do a lot of things that others don’t. If we get into that it becomes an endless debate, you know?” This dude absolutely backs up his confidence.
So, can Kylian Mbappé finally claim that elusive Ballon d’Or, a trophy to cement his place among the all-time greats? The award ceremony goes down on Oct. 26 in London, and you know he’s going to be front and center. First up, though, is Real Madrid’s Champions League opener against Inter Milan in Madrid on Tuesday. That’s where he’ll keep building his undeniable case. You absolutely gotta watch this guy!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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