What are Kylian Mbappe’s odds to win the Ballon d’Or? Discover Mbappe’s chances of winning and see a full rundown of his impressive campaign for club and country!
For many years now, Kylian Mbappe has placed himself into the conversation as one of the world’s best footballers, first rising to the spotlight in 2018 with his World Cup victory. Last season, however, he showed top form yet again for both club and country. And with his Ballon d’Or odds shortening significantly over the weekend, there’s a very real chance he might earn the prized individual award.
What are Mbappe’s odds to win the Ballon d’Or?
Before we run through Mbappe’s stellar season for club and country, let’s review his odds to win the Ballon d’Or tonight:
Player | Odds to win the Ballon d’Or |
Kylian Mbappe |
His performances at the 2026 World Cup saw him take his nation to a fourth-place finish, becoming the top goalscorer in the process after netting on 10 occasions throughout the tournament. Not only is this an impressive tally, but it made him the all-time leading scorer at the World Cup, placing him ahead of Lionel Messi and Miroslav Klose – the holder of the record prior to the tournament.
Across all 60 matches that he played in the 2025/26 season, he scored 58 goals and racked up 13 assists, giving him a hugely impressive average of 1.18 goals and assists per game. His 25 goals in 31 La Liga matches also earned him the 2025/26 Pichichi Trophy, as he became the league’s top goalscorer.
Since September, Mbappe’s Ballon d’Or odds have shortened significantly from 6/1, placing him in a much stronger position for tonight’s ceremony than he has been previously.
Who are Mbappe’s rivals for the Ballon d’Or?
Player | Odds to win the Ballon d’Or |
Harry Kane | |
Lamine Yamal |
Harry Kane
Harry Kane has undoubtedly been one of, and potentially even the greatest, footballers in the world over the last year, having won the Bundesliga and reached the semi-finals of both the Champions League and World Cup. Aside from his club and international achievements, his goalscoring record has also been one to remember, with the Englishman reaching record-worthy numbers throughout the season for club and country.
With his club Bayern Munich, Kane managed to win a domestic treble, winning the Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, and the German Supercup. Despite not lifting the Champions League, England’s number nine helped his side to the semi-finals, only getting knocked out by the eventual winners PSG.
When also looking at his individual World Cup performances, moments like his brace against DR Congo show that he’s ready to step up in big moments, with him playing a huge role in England’s journey to a third-place finish.
After the season that he’s had, it’s no wonder that Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or odds are looking so positive, especially since they’ve shortened since September when they were 4/7.
Lamine Yamal
Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal is absolutely an unsurprising inclusion in the Ballon d’Or conversation given the season he’s had.
Yamal’s profile in world football has only grown bigger and better since he entered the spotlight at just 16 years old. This season was arguably his very best, seeing him lift both the La Liga title and the Supercopa, helping Barcelona secure a domestic double and a second consecutive league title.
In the summer, Yamal then competed in his debut World Cup campaign, going on to lift the title at the first time of asking. What’s even more impressive is that it’s the second international trophy he’s won and he’s only 19.
Lamine Yamal’s Ballon d’Or odds are encouraging, even if they have lengthened from the 4/1 he was priced at in September.
