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

Kylian Mbappe scored a ton of goals in his first season at Real Madrid, but he has backed two ex-team-mates to land the coveted Ballon d'Or.

• Mbappe says he won't win Ballon d'Or
• Believes Demeble or Hakimi more likely to win
• Ceremony takes place on September 22

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  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.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  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. 

• WHAT MBAPPE SAID

  Mbappe told : "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."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MBAPPE?

  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.