Give It to Mbappé – Sergio Ramos Backs Madrid Star for 2025 Ballon d’Or After Golden Boot Season

Sergio Ramos has thrown his weight behind Kylian Mbappé to clinch the 2025 Ballon d’Or, declaring the Frenchman’s record-breaking debut season at Real Madrid as worthy of the game’s highest individual honor. Despite a season without Champions League or La Liga glory, Mbappé’s 43-goal haul and European Golden Shoe triumph have placed him at the forefront of global football.

Real Madrid’s summer marquee signing hit the ground running, scoring 43 goals across 56 matches, including decisive strikes in the Supercopa de España and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup—both of which Los Blancos won. The 26-year-old, who joined the Spanish giants from PSG in July 2024, has not only become the face of the team but also shattered individual records in his first season at the Bernabéu.

Ramos, now playing for Monterrey in Mexico, made his sentiments clear during a press conference on June 16. He said, “If it were up to me, I’d give him this Ballon d’Or and tell him to prepare space for four more. Mbappé is already showing that he’s in the class of players who define eras.”

The former Spain and Real Madrid captain, who played alongside Mbappé for two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, acknowledged that individual brilliance sometimes gets overlooked when collective silverware is the measuring stick. “These are individual awards,” Ramos stressed. “And if you’re looking at individual performance, Mbappé is ahead.”

Critics have noted that Madrid’s exit in the Champions League semifinals and failure to win La Liga may dent Mbappé’s chances. However, Ramos argued that a player’s consistency, quality, and impact throughout the year should outweigh team results when considering the Ballon d’Or.

Mbappé’s numbers speak volumes. His 43 goals were not just a personal best—they earned him the 2025 European Golden Shoe, making him the first Frenchman since Thierry Henry to achieve the feat. Analysts believe his closest rivals for the Ballon d’Or could be Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, or Vinícius Jr., depending on upcoming international tournaments.

Ramos’ endorsement is not just a show of loyalty; it reflects a growing sentiment among pundits that Mbappé, who turns 27 in December, is entering his most dominant years. Whether the Ballon d’Or judges agree remains to be seen, but the campaign for his coronation has already begun—loud and clear.