Ballon d'Or 2026: What'll happen if Mbappe wins award - Ex-PSG winger, Rothen

Former PSG winger Jérôme Rothen stated that if Kylian Mbappe wins the 2026 Ballon d'Or, he will end up feeling very lonely. Mbappe, who was the top scorer at the World Cup and in the Champions League last season, is among the top contenders for the award. Rothen believes that winning could isolate Mbappe despite his impressive performances with France and his club. Mbappe recently claimed he deserves to win the Ballon d'Or ahead of other contenders like Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane.