Jamal Musiala prioritizes team goals over individual awards at Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has publicly shifted his focus away from the Ballon d’Or to concentrate on regaining his form and aiding his team. The Germany international has faced significant challenges recently, including a serious injury sustained against Paris Saint-Germain in 2025 and ongoing health issues involving absence seizures. These setbacks followed his breakout 2020/21 season and a recent disappointment during the 2026 World Cup, where the team exited in the Round of 32 against Paraguay. Despite the obstacles, Musiala maintains that he remains driven by the desire to reach his peak performance level. He stated that individual accolades remain secondary to team success and his own development as a player. Musiala is now working to find his rhythm at the club level after a period of instability.

• 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala does not wish to focus on winning the Ballon d’Or…yet