MADRID — Kylian Mbappé has delivered a confident Ballon d’Or message that could leave Real Madrid supporters checking the Bernabéu trophy cabinet for available space, declaring that he believes this is a good year for him to win football’s most prestigious individual prize. In an interview with Diario AS, the French forward insisted that his strongest argument is not his microphone but his performances on the pitch: “My feet are my best advocates, more so than anything I might say.”
Mbappé went even further, revealing that his personal wish is for the Ballon d’Or to return to Real Madrid and give Madridistas another reason to celebrate. His comments have immediately added another layer of intrigue to an award race involving several elite candidates, while the Frenchman appears perfectly happy to let his boots do the campaigning.
Mbappé Puts His Feet Forward as Madrid Waits
The Real Madrid forward’s argument is refreshingly simple: talk is cheap, football is played with the feet, and the Ballon d’Or conversation should ultimately be settled by what happens on the pitch. “In my opinion, this is a good year to win it,” Mbappé said, before effectively appointing his feet as his official legal representatives.
That confidence comes as Mbappé continues his pursuit of the individual honour after joining Real Madrid in 2024. The Ballon d’Or has not been won by a Madrid player since Karim Benzema collected it in 2022, meaning Mbappé’s ambition would represent a return of the prize to the Spanish capital after several years away.
The Bernabéu Wants Its Golden Ball Back
Mbappé’s bigger message, however, was not simply about himself. He said he wants the Ballon d’Or to return to Real Madrid, the Bernabéu and the Madridistas, arguing that the supporters deserve something to celebrate. In classic Madrid fashion, an individual award has suddenly been given the responsibility of entertaining an entire footballing population.
The comments also come with an intriguing subplot involving Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal, another name in the Ballon d’Or conversation. Rather than adding fuel to the Madrid-Barça rivalry, Mbappé praised Yamal’s talent and predicted a great career for him. So while the award race may become increasingly heated, Mbappé has apparently decided there is no need to start the fireworks himself — his feet can handle the football part.
For now, Mbappé has made his position clear: he believes this could be his year, wants the Ballon d’Or back at Real Madrid and trusts his performances to make the argument. Whether the trophy actually returns to the Bernabéu will be decided by the voters, but the Frenchman’s latest comments have certainly ensured that the conversation will not be quiet. Readers should watch out for further developments as OGM News FC continues following the Ballon d’Or drama, where the boots, the ballots and the Madridistas are all waiting for the final answer.
