Hazard lists three things Mbappe needs to win 2026 Ballon d’Or
Former Real Madrid star Eden Hazard says Kylian Mbappe needs to win three major trophies to claim the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Speaking to TeleFoot, Hazard listed the UEFA Champions League, Spanish LaLiga title, and a deep World Cup run with France as Mbappe's key targets. The French forward is already a favorite for the award after scoring 30 goals for Real Madrid this season, but he has never won the Ballon d’Or despite multiple nominations. Hazard remains confident, stating: 'He will win a Ballon d’Or at some point.' Mbappe’s Real Madrid campaign includes a record-equalling 44-goal tally in the UCL win over Monaco. For Nigerian football fans, this highlights the intense competition at Europe’s top level—our own talents like Victor Osimhen need similar elite club and international success to challenge for global awards. With the 2026 World Cup approaching, which national team will provide the decisive boost?