France, Sept. 22 -- The 27-year-old has been nominated for football's most prestigious individual prize every year since 2017.

His best finish came in 2023 as a Paris Saint-Germain player when he finished third behind Lionel Messi who had just moved from PSG to Inter Miami and Manchester City's Erling Haaland.

In 2025, after heading from PSG to Real Madrid, Mbappe finished in seventh place as his former PSG teammate Ousmane Dembele collected the trophy after starring in PSG's imperious procession to a French league and cup double as well as a first Champions League crown.

"I think the Ballon d'Or is a goal for any player and for any competitor. But an obsession? No, I don't think so."

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