Actual Madrid celebrity Kylian Mbappe is definite to be amongst the favourites to win the coveted 2025 Ballon d’Or later this yr.
Mbappe has stepped up for the reason that begin of 2025 and he heads into the ultimate two months of the season with 31 objectives scored in 44 video games.
A sensational particular person marketing campaign might be balanced towards workforce success within the Ballon d’Or race and Los Blancos are nonetheless within the title hunts for La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the UEFA Champions League.
Mbappe’s type might be central in deciding the place Actual Madrid end when it comes to trophy success as his personal tally retains on rising.
He’s heading in the right direction to interrupt Ivan Zamarano’s report of 37 objectives scored in a debut Actual Madrid season – from again in 1992/93 – and he may match his highest PSG mark.
Mbappe signed off in Paris with 44 objectives final season, as a profession excessive, and that determine is inside his grasp in Madrid.
Forward of the crunch run till the top of the marketing campaign, membership captain Luka Modric – who received the Ballon d’Or in 2018 – backed Mbappe to carry the trophy again to Madrid for the primary time since Karim Benzema received it in 2022.
“He’s top-of-the-line gamers on the planet. He has the power to do issues which have by no means been seen earlier than,” Modric advised an interview with Telefoot.
“What has impressed me most about Mbappe is his persona, his approach of being. He’s an unbelievable child, very humble, at all times prepared to joke round and assist his teammates.
“He’s very calm. From the skin, you would possibly say he hasn’t had his greatest season, however he’s scored over 30 objectives. Think about if it was his greatest season!
“He’s top-of-the-line gamers I’ve ever seen.
“I inform him to maintain serving to Actual Madrid win video games. I’m certain he’ll be one of many favourites to win not only one Ballon d’Or, however a number of.”
Modric additionally addressed rumours on his future and hinted that his dream stays to retire in Madrid.