Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe admits he 'can't win' 2025 Ballon d'Or & names two players he would be 'very happy' to see claim the prize

France star Mbappe has reacted to news of his own nomination for the award by claiming he won't win it and gone on to name two former team-mates he'd like to see land the crown. Mbappe believes Paris St-Germain pair Achraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembele are best-placed to secure the big prize this year.

A Ballon d'Or winner from PSG is the obvious starting point for this year's crown. The Paris giants landed a historic treble last season, including the club's first-ever Champions League crown, during their thrilling run to the final which ended in the 5-0 thrashing of Inter. 

Mbappe told L'Equipe: "I can't win this year. I can't choose between two friends. What matters is that their performances are recognised. And, for both of them, I would be very happy either way."

Mbappe is humble enough to concede he won't win Ballon d'Or this year and he only has a matter of days to wait for the star-studded ceremony which takes place in Paris at the Theatre du Chatelet on Monday, September 22.