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Lamine Yamal ranks himself and Kylian Mbappe as top Ballon d'Or candidates

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:00 AM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Lamine Yamal ranks himself and Kylian Mbappe as top Ballon d'Or candidates

Summary

Lamine Yamal stated he and Kylian Mbappe are the top candidates for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Yamal cited his contributions to Barcelona and Spain, claiming an edge over Mbappe, who had a standout season with Real Madrid. Mbappe’s individual achievements include 42 goals and seven assists, while Yamal recorded 24 goals and 18 assists. The Ballon d'Or winner will be revealed on October 26. Other contenders include Harry Kane from Bayern Munich.

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By the Numbers

•Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe are contenders for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
•Yamal helped Barcelona win La Liga and Spain the World Cup.
•Mbappe scored 42 goals and had seven assists for Real Madrid.
•The Ballon d'Or winner will be announced on October 26.
•Harry Kane is also a leading candidate after winning the European Golden Boot.

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3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Lamine Yamal includes Kylian Mbappe in Ballon d’Or claim: “We are the two best”

What they're saying

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Next month, Real Madrid could get their latest Ballon d’Or winner. Having agonisingly missed out with Vinicius Junior in 2024, there is confidence that Kylian Mbappe will claim the award when France...
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