Reporter: Mbappé Can Still Compete for Ballon d'Or Without Team Honors; Precedents Set by Ronaldo and Figo

French football magazine Onze Mondial journalist Fratacci argues that Kylian Mbappé remains a strong contender for the 2026 Ballon d'Or despite winning no team honors this season. Mbappé was eliminated in the World Cup semi-finals by Spain and failed to win titles with Real Madrid, but he achieved a rare statistical feat: winning the Golden Boot in La Liga, the Champions League, and the World Cup, scoring 10 goals in the latter to become its all-time top scorer. The article cites historical precedents where players won the Ballon d'Or without team titles, including Cristiano Ronaldo in 2013 and Luís Figo in 2000, as well as Gerd Müller in 1970, who also scored 10 World Cup goals but missed the final. The analysis suggests individual brilliance can outweigh team success in voters' decisions.

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Reporter: Mbappé Can Still Compete for Ballon d'Or Without Team Honors; Precedents Set by Ronaldo and Figo虎扑 - 足球Neutral / independentJul 23, 04:06 AM UTC

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