Mbappé Declares Himself Ballon d’Or Favorite, States: ‘I’ve Always Been the Best in the World’
Kylian Mbappé, the star forward for Real Madrid and the French national team, stated in a press conference on Monday (7th) that he has had a historic season and is a strong candidate for the Ballon d’Or award. The player’s comments come on the eve of the Merengues’ UEFA Champions League opener against Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabéu.
The press conference, held the day before the important European clash, also served as a platform for Mbappé to address questions about his recent performance, especially after missing a penalty in stoppage time during the loss to Betis. Demonstrating unwavering confidence, the French forward gave a definitive assessment of his season.
Historic Season and Individual Aspirations
With an impressive individual performance in the 2025/26 season, tallying 60 games, 58 goals, and 7 assists for both club and country, Mbappé did not hesitate to position himself for contention for football’s most coveted trophy.
Leonardo Jardim stated:
‘I’ve made history. It’s a good year to win the Ballon d’Or’
The French star declared. When asked about his current status in global football, the forward smiled and responded emphatically:
‘Am I the best in the world? Always.’
Collective and Individual: Mbappé’s Perspective
While defending his moment of individual brilliance, Mbappé acknowledges the importance of collective achievements to cap off a successful year. He emphasized that his goals of scoring and winning trophies go hand in hand within the same season, showing ambition in all aspects.
The match against Inter Milan in the Champions League represents not only a sporting challenge but also an opportunity for Real Madrid to bounce back after their setback in the domestic league. Mbappé‘s confidence in his individual potential could be one of the driving forces for the Spanish team in their pursuit of another European title.
