“It all depends on this moment,” says the El Chiringuito icon.
Spanish journalist Josep Pedrerol has broken his silence on Kylian Mbappé’s chances of winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or, and he’s made it crystal clear: only one factor will decide it.
🗣️ “If Mbappé wins the Champions League with Real Madrid — it’s done. He lifts the Ballon d’Or. Period.”
The El Chiringuito host emphasized that individual brilliance won’t be enough this year. With Euro 2024 and the Club World Cup looming, team success will weigh heavier than ever. But in Pedrerol’s view, Mbappé’s impact at Madrid, especially delivering the long-awaited 16th UCL, would seal the deal.
Why this matters:
Mbappé’s stats are already Ballon d’Or worthy: top scorer in Ligue 1, dominant in international play.
A move to Real Madrid places him under the brightest spotlight.
The media narrative is primed — the football world wants a new king post-Messi & Ronaldo.
Pedrerol concluded:
> “Mbappé is not just fighting for a Ballon d’Or — he’s chasing legacy. If he conquers Europe in white, the crown is his.”
The race is on. The pressure is monumental. Th
e reward? Immortality.
