Mbappé's Ballon d'Or Aspirations: A Test of Ego and Excellence Kylian Mbappé's confidence in winning the Ballon d'Or, despite Real Madrid's trophyless season, raises questions about what this award has come to represent.
According to France Football, Mbappé believes his impressive individual performances – particularly at the World Cup – are enough to secure him the top honor in world football. Mbappé's reasoning is not unfounded.
His 22 goals in the tournament made him the all time leading scorer in the competition's history, a feat widely acknowledged and celebrated by fans and pundits alike.