Mbappe eyes Ballon d'Or after World Cup scoring record, LaLiga top scorer feat

Mbappe says he made history this summer and believes this could be a good year to win the Ballon d’Or, speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Inter Milan on Tuesday. The French forward pointed to his World Cup exploits, noting he became the all-time top scorer at the tournament in this year’s edition. He also highlighted finishing as LaLiga’s top scorer last season with 42 goals in 44 games for the Spanish giants. Mbappe acknowledged that the award is decided by journalists and that his focus remains on performing at his best. His comments come as he is regarded as one of the frontrunners for the prize, alongside contenders such as Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal. For Nigerian football fans, Mbappe’s pursuit of football’s highest individual honour offers a benchmark of excellence, especially as African players continue to aim for global recognition. The Ballon d’Or ceremony later this year will settle whether his World Cup record and domestic dominance translate into the sport’s most prestigious accolade.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/07/2026-ballon-dor-i-made-history-mbappe-speaks-on-winning-award/