This could be year I win Ballon d'Or, says Mbappe
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe says this could be a good year for him to win the Ballon d'Or for the first time.
Kylian Mbappe, the 27-year-old Real Madrid forward, believes this could be a good year for him to win his first Ballon d'Or. Last season, Mbappé scored 42 goals in 44 games for his club, but they failed to win any trophies. He won the World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals, bringing his career tally at World Cups to a record 22, putting him at the top of the all-time list.
Mbappe stated, "When you play for a club like Real Madrid, the best in the world, people associate you with this award." He added, "I always think I'm the best player in the world, but everyone has their own opinion." While he is favored among the three players with shorter odds, the other two are Lamine Yamal and Rodri. Mbappe, who started his career at Monaco, is the top scorer for both PSG and France.
Despite Real Madrid's recent lack of trophies, Mbappe remains focused on helping his team win games and starting the Champions League in a strong manner.
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