Mbappé Confident in Ballon d'Or Chances

French star Kylian Mbappé has kicked off the season in style, continuing to prove that his connection with the back of the net remains intact after scoring three goals in the match against Real Sociedad. This performance reaffirms his ambition to keep racking up goals and breaking records.

Mbappé ended last season with a remarkable tally of 58 goals, including 42 goals in 44 matches for Real Madrid, while netting 16 times for the French national team. These goals propelled him to win the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup.

It seems that Mbappé and the rest of the Real Madrid players have realized that the path to titles and individual awards goes through teamwork, which is what coach José Mourinho is trying to instill within the team.

In the first two official matches of the season, clear signs of renewed cohesion among the players have emerged for Real Madrid, with many old disputes fading away and strong bonds forming both on and off the pitch, alongside the immense trust shown by Mourinho towards Mbappé.

Mbappé understands that achieving his individual goals, primarily competing for the Ballon d'Or, requires the help of the entire team. With no clear candidate emerging yet, the French striker continues to push to convince voters of his deservingness for the award.

The potential Ballon d'Or winner is set to be announced on October 27 in the British capital, London, where all eyes will be on the final shortlist featuring 30 players.

Although the period for the award considerations ended on July 19, the beginning of the new season could have an impact on the voting committee, which consists of 100 journalists from around the world.

Every factor can either enhance or diminish a player's chances, but there is no single element that guarantees a 100% win rate. If we rely on what happened in the last World Cup, the advantage might lie with the players of the winning national team, although the history of the award confirms that winning the World Cup is not always the decisive factor, as seen in 2010.

Mbappé knows that the upcoming weeks could be important in the Ballon d'Or race, and a strong start, impressive stats, and a direct impact on Real Madrid's victories could help boost his chances, especially given his already strong scoring start.