Kylian Mbappé Faces Tough Ballon d’Or Battle Despite Exceptional Season.. but in Spain, there is hope among pro-Real journalists.
Kylian Mbappé’s incredible individual season, with 42 goals and the prestigious Golden Shoe, may still not be enough to secure the Ballon d’Or in 2025. Despite his personal achievements, the path to football’s highest honor may be more difficult than expected… unless something changes.
The pressure around the Ballon d’Or race is heating up, with Spain playing a key role in the lobbying. Pro-Real Madrid figures are pushing heavily for Mbappé’s candidacy. Josep Pedrerol, host of El Chiringuito, made waves by declaring: “Mbappé with the Golden Shoe, in a bad season for Real Madrid. I’m telling you this: If Real Madrid wins the Club World Cup, Mbappé will win the Ballon d’Or!”
Despite Mbappé’s remarkable individual performances, his team’s collective results have been disappointing—finishing second in La Liga and getting eliminated from the Champions League.
The PSG Factor
However, if Paris Saint-Germain triumphs in the Champions League, or if Mbappé continues to shine in the upcoming Club World Cup, things could get complicated for his Ballon d’Or hopes, especially with strong competition from Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Ousmane Dembélé.
The stakes may come down to a potential showdown between PSG and Real Madrid, with a thrilling Mbappé vs. Dembélé duel on the horizon. Will the Ballon d’Or be decided in this new competition? Only time will tell.
🏆 "Si el MADRID GANA el MUNDIAL DE CLUBES…
…@KMbappe , BALÓN DE ORO" 🏆
¡Ooooojo a @jpedrerol para arrancar @elchiringuitotv! pic.twitter.com/f98W1bCVHA
— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) May 25, 2025
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