🎙️ Mbappé on Ballon d'Or dream: I'd be disappointed not to win | OneFootball

In a preview of an exclusive interview with RFI, Kylian Mbappé made a strong case for winning the Ballon d'Or, highlighting his statistical achievements throughout the season.

Individual performance as the fundamental pillar

The French forward was emphatic about the criteria that should carry the most weight in the voting. "I had a great individual year, and I know that is the most important criterion for the Ballon d'Or. I was the top scorer in all competitions. Deep down, I feel this could be a good year for me," the attacker said.

The demands of a born competitor

Mbappé acknowledged that not winning the award would be a hard blow to his personal ambitions. "I would be disappointed if I don’t win it. When a competitor doesn’t win, he feels disappointed. My competitive spirit would be hurt," he admitted bluntly.

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