Sneijder Predicts Kylian Mbappé Will Claim the 2026 Ballon d’Or

While Real Madrid may struggle as a team, Kylian Mbappé (26 years old) is excelling individually. The French star has already scored 24 goals and provided 2 assists in 22 appearances across all competitions. He is well on his way to competing for the Ballon d’Or 2026, a trophy he aspires to win. Wesley Sneijder (41 years old) believes the French captain will clinch the next Ballon d’Or. This was stated in an interview with Marca.

“I maintain that with the current points system, I am virtually certain that Mbappé will win the trophy next season, 100%. Furthermore, he has evolved into a true striker; he’s more impactful than when he played on the wing, and Real Madrid doesn’t need a player like Haaland. As for Vinicius, he might win it the following year. Both have the potential for that. Vinicius could have perhaps won it two years ago; he deserved it then, but it’s no shame. Personally, and I’m not sure what others think, I was happier lifting the Champions League trophy than winning a Ballon d’Or without the Champions League that season.”