According to a report by Madrid Universal on Monday, October 19, 2026, Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has won the 2026 Onze d'Or award, beating competition from Paris Saint-Germain stars Joao Neves and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

More than two million votes were cast on the Onze Mondial website, with the French international securing 48.2 per cent of the total votes to claim the fan-based award.

Neves finished second with 11.9 per cent, while Kvaratskhelia received 10.8 per cent.

Mbappe's achievement comes after an impressive season in which he scored more than 40 goals for Real Madrid and delivered an outstanding performance at the World Cup, adding another individual honour to his growing collection.

After receiving the trophy, the 26-year-old expressed his appreciation for the recognition, describing it as a reward for his efforts throughout the season and motivation to continue improving.

“It’s a pleasure to be recognised. It’s a reward for the work put in all year long, and it gives me a lot of motivation to continue and do even better,” he said.

The Real Madrid forward also highlighted the importance of supporters in football, explaining that entertaining fans remains one of the most rewarding aspects of the sport.

Mbappe was also asked about joining the list of previous Onze d'Or winners, including Zinedine Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona. He described the association with such legendary figures as an honour and praised their contributions to football.

The latest award further strengthens Mbappe's reputation as one of the sport's leading individual performers, with his goalscoring record continuing to keep him in discussions surrounding the Ballon d'Or.

Beyond his performances on the pitch, the French forward also revealed an unusual habit involving his football boots.

Mbappe explained that he began playing without insoles as a young boy in Bondy and has continued the practice throughout his career.

He said he still removes the insoles from his customised boots out of habit, although he advised younger players against copying him and encouraged them to keep the insoles in their boots.