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Kylian Mbappé Lottin (born 20 December 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Real Madrid and captains the France national team. Widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation, he is known for his dribbling, finishing, and speed.

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Born in Paris and raised in nearby Bondy, Mbappé began his senior club career in 2015 with Monaco, where he won the Ligue 1 title in the 2016–17 season. In 2017, aged 18, Mbappé signed for Paris Saint-Germain on an eventual permanent transfer worth €180 million, making him the second-most-expensive player and most expensive teenage player of all time.[2] With PSG, he won six Ligue 1 titles and four Coupes de France, including a domestic quadruple in the 2019–20 season, while also leading the club to its first ever UEFA Champions League final in 2020. He is the club's all-time top goalscorer, ranks third in assists, and is the seventh-highest goalscorer in Ligue 1 history. In 2024, after several years of speculation, Mbappé joined Real Madrid on a free transfer. He won the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in the first half of his debut season, scoring in both finals. Breaking the record for the most goals scored by a Real Madrid player in their debut season, he also won the Pichichi Trophy and his first European Golden Shoe.

At international level, Mbappé made his senior debut for France in 2017 at the age of 18. At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Mbappé became the youngest French player to score at a World Cup, as well as the second teenager, after Pelé, to score in a World Cup final. He finished as the joint second-highest goalscorer as France won the tournament; he went on to win the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player and French Player of the Year awards for his performances. He also helped France to victory in the UEFA Nations League in 2021, receiving the top scorer award in the finals. At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, France reached the final again; Mbappé won the Golden Boot and Silver Ball and set the record for the most goals scored in World Cup final matches by scoring a hat-trick. Mbappé is one of only two players to have scored in two consecutive World Cup finals (the other being Brazil's Vavá in 1958 and 1962).

Mbappé finished in third place for the 2023 Ballon d'Or and was runner-up for the 2022 The Best FIFA Men's Player award. He was named to the FIFA FIFPro World11 in 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024, the UEFA Team of the Year in 2018 and the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season in 2016–17, 2019–20, 2020–21 and 2021–22. He was awarded the Golden Boy in 2017, the Kopa Trophy in 2018, and was shortlisted for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year in 2019 and 2023. Mbappé has been named Ligue 1 Player of the Year a record five times, and has finished as the Ligue 1 top scorer for a record six seasons; in the 2021–22 season, he became the first player to finish as both Ligue 1 top scorer and top assist provider. Mbappé was named as one of the Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2023 and was listed by Forbes as one of the world's ten highest-paid athletes in 2023 and 2024.

Early life

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Kylian Mbappé Lottin[3] was born on 20 December 1998[4] in the 19th arrondissement of Paris[5] and was raised in Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, in the northeastern suburbs of Paris.[6] His father, Wilfrid Mbappé, is a football coach and is originally from the Cameroonian island of Djébalè [fr],[7] which is home to the Sawa people. His mother and agent, Fayza Lamari, is of Algerian Kabyle origin and is a former handball player.[8][9][10][11] He has a younger brother, Ethan, who plays for Lille.[12][13] Their older adoptive brother, Jirès Kembo Ekoko, is a former professional footballer.[14]

As a child, Mbappé went to a private Catholic school in Bondy, where he was considered academically gifted but unruly.[15] At 15, he began taking Spanish lessons, and eventually became fluent in the language.[16] Among Mbappé's idols growing up were Zinedine Zidane,[17] Cristiano Ronaldo,[18] Neymar,[19] Ronaldinho,[20] Lionel Messi,[19] Ronaldo Nazario,[21] Eden Hazard[22] and Thierry Henry.[23][24] As a child, Mbappé received Robinho's AC Milan shirt as a gift from his nanny's family, who were Italians and supporters of the club.[25][26] However, his own favourite team had always been Real Madrid.[27] In May 2024, just days before his transfer to Real Madrid was announced, Mbappé said that he still follows Serie A and AC Milan, and would like to play for the Rossoneri if he is ever to move to Italy in the future.[28]

Club career

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Early career

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Mbappé was coached by his father, Wilfried, when he started his career with AS Bondy. Another of his youth coaches at AS Bondy, Antonio Riccardi, stated,

The first time I coached him was when he was six years old. You could tell he was different. Kylian could do much more than the other children. His dribbling was already fantastic and he was much faster than the others. He was the best player I've ever seen in 15 years coaching here. In Paris, there are many talents but I'd never seen a talent like him. He was what we call a 'crack' (the best).[29]

Eventually, Mbappé moved to the Clairefontaine academy, putting in a host of impressive performances leading to numerous French clubs, and Real Madrid, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Bayern Munich, attempting to sign him.[11] At the age of 11, Real Madrid invited him to train with their under-12s and visit the club's facilities.[30] Mbappé was tracked by Caen for three years, but their relegation from Ligue 1 in 2012 and subsequent failure to win promotion meant that they could not afford his signature.[31][32] At age 14, he travelled to London after an invite from Chelsea, playing a match for their youth team against Charlton Athletic.[33]

Monaco

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In July 2013, at the age of 14, Mbappé joined the youth academy of Monaco, signing a three-year contract.[34][35] The club had beat competition from Real Madrid and Zinedine Zidane, who was "very involved" in efforts to sign him.[36]

2015–2017: Breakthrough and league title

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In October 2015, Mbappé was brought in by Leonardo Jardim to be a mainstay in Monaco's reserve team, but his level of skill and maturity prompted his promotion to the main squad after just three weeks.[37] He made his first-team debut two months later, on 2 December 2015, in a 1–1 Ligue 1 home draw against Caen, replacing Fábio Coentrão after 88 minutes. Mbappé therefore became Monaco's youngest-ever first-team player, aged 16 years and 347 days, breaking the previous record set by Thierry Henry in 1994.[34][38]

On 20 February 2016, Mbappé scored his first goal for the club's first team, a stoppage-time goal in a 3–1 league win over Troyes at the Stade Louis II; at the age of 17 years and 62 days, he became the youngest first-team goalscorer in Monaco's history – once again displacing Henry in the process.[39][40] On 6 March 2016, Mbappé signed his first professional contract, a three-year deal, tying him to Monaco until June 2019.[41] In an interview with CNN, Vadim Vasilyev, Monaco's vice-president, stated that he knew early on that Mbappé was a "phenomenon".[42]

Mbappé warming up for Monaco in 2017

Mbappé scored the first hat-trick of his first-team career on 14 December 2016, in a 7–0 home win over Rennes in the Coupe de la Ligue round of 16 – the first hat-trick scored by any Monaco player in the competition since Sonny Anderson in 1997.[43][44][38] On 11 February 2017, Mbappé scored the first Ligue 1 hat-trick of his career in a 5–0 home win over Metz; at 18 years and two months, he became the youngest player to score a league hat-trick since Jérémy Ménez did so for Sochaux back in 2005.[45] On 21 February, Mbappé scored Monaco's second goal in the 40th minute of a 5–3 loss away to Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League round of 16. It was his first European-competition goal, and he became the second-youngest French scorer in Champions League history, behind only Karim Benzema.[46][47] On 5 March, Mbappé scored two first-half goals in a 4–0 home win over Nantes to bring his Ligue 1 career tally to ten goals, becoming the youngest player in the previous thirty years to reach the ten-goal mark in the league.[48][49] On 11 March, he scored a goal in a 2–1 home win over Bordeaux, registering his seventh goal in his previous four league starts.[50]

On 15 March 2017, Mbappé scored Monaco's opening goal in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie with Manchester City. Monaco went on to win 3–1, and with the aggregate score being tied 6–6, advanced to the quarter-finals thanks to the away goals rule.[51] In the quarter-finals against Borussia Dortmund, Mbappé won a penalty and scored two goals as Monaco won the first leg 3–2 at the Westfalenstadion.[52] In the second leg at home, he opened the scoring as Monaco won 3–1 and advanced to the semi-finals.[53] They were eventually eliminated from the Champions League following a 4–1 loss on aggregate to Juventus, with Mbappé scoring his team's lone goal in the second leg.[54] Mbappé ended the 2016–17 season with 26 goals from 44 matches in all competitions, as Monaco won the Ligue 1 title.[55] He credited fellow Monaco striker Radamel Falcao as a key influence on him throughout the season, giving him the space to express himself and teaching him to be "calm" and "serene" during the game.[56]

Paris Saint-Germain

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2017–2020: Record transfer and immediate success

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On 31 August 2017, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) announced the signing of Mbappé from Monaco on loan with a mandatory purchase option of €180 million.[57][58] According to PSG's assistant sporting director Luis Ferrer, the shift in Mbappé's decision to join the club was partly thanks to a "convincing" speech given by manager Unai Emery at the Mbappés' home over the summer.[59][60][61] The €180 million fee made Mbappé the most expensive teenager ever and the second-most-expensive player ever (behind teammate Neymar), and broke the record for the largest transfer within a domestic league.[62][63][64][65] He was handed the number 29 shirt upon arrival in the French capital.[66]

On 8 September 2017, Mbappé made his PSG debut in a 5–1 Ligue 1 win away at Metz, scoring a goal.[67] Four days later, he recorded his first European goal for the club in a 5–0 UEFA Champions League group stage away defeat of Celtic.[68] He starred in PSG's 3–0 victory over Bayern Munich in the second group game of the Champions League, setting up goals for Edinson Cavani and Neymar, the latter seeing him taking out a defender with a feint by rolling the ball under his foot.[69] On 6 December, Mbappé scored his tenth career Champions League goal in a 3–1 defeat to Bayern Munich, becoming the youngest player to reach that mark, at the age of 18 years and 11 months.[70] Having already won his first league title with the club, on 8 May 2018, Mbappé featured in PSG's 2–0 win over Les Herbiers in the Coupe de France final.[71]

In July 2018, Mbappé was given the number 7 jersey for the upcoming season with PSG, taking up the squad number left vacant by Lucas Moura.[72] Sporting the hashtag #K7LIAN, Mbappé stated, "I keep trying to progress on the pitch and I think that, for me, it was the right time to change number. It is something of an affirmation. The No. 7 shirt is a legendary one and many greats have worn it. I hope that I will be able to do this number justice on the pitch."[72]

In his first appearance of the season, Mbappé scored twice in the last 10 minutes as PSG won 3–1 against Guingamp in Ligue 1.[73] In the following league game, the front three of Mbappé, Cavani and Neymar all scored in a 3–1 win over Angers at home, with Mbappé – starting his first game of the season – scoring from a volley and setting up Neymar to score the third.[74] On 1 September, he scored and assisted in a 4–2 away win over Nîmes, but was sent off for the first time in his career with a straight red card in injury time, after shoving Téji Savanier in retaliation for a late challenge from behind, for which Savanier was also sent off.[75] Regarding his sending-off, Mbappé told reporters after the match, "If I had the chance to do it over again, I would do the same thing. I will apologise to the supporters and everybody, but I cannot tolerate this sort of thing."[76] On 8 October, Mbappé scored four goals in just 13 minutes in a 5–0 home victory over Lyon and became the youngest player (at 19 years and 9 months) to score four goals in one game in Ligue 1 over the last forty-five seasons.[77] On 3 December, Mbappé was the inaugural winner of the Kopa Trophy, which is awarded by France Football to the best under-21 player in the world.[78]

On 19 January 2019, Mbappé was one of two players (the other being Cavani) to score a hat-trick in a 9–0 win over Guingamp, breaking a record PSG had set the previous season.[79] On 12 February, he scored a goal in a 2–0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Champions League round of 16.[80] On 2 March, he scored twice in a 2–1 away win over Caen to reach his 50th goal with the club.[81] On 6 March, PSG lost 3–1 at home against Manchester United and was subsequently knocked out from the Champions League on the away goals rule.[82] On 21 April, he scored a hat-trick in a 3–1 win against Monaco, netting his first goals against his former club.[83] PSG finished the season as Ligue 1 champions,[84] with Mbappé winning the Player of the Year award,[85] while also finishing the season as the top goalscorer with 33 goals.[84]

On 3 August 2019, Mbappé scored in a 2–1 win over Rennes to capture his first title of the 2019–20 season, the Trophée des Champions.[86] He then scored again in PSG's opening Ligue 1 match of the season, a 3–0 home win over Nîmes on 11 August.[87] On 22 October, he came off the bench and scored a perfect hat-trick in a 5–0 away win over Belgian side Club Brugge in the Champions League;[88] at the age of 20 years and 306 days, he became the youngest player ever to score at least 15 goals in the competition.[89]

On 1 May 2020, PSG were crowned Ligue 1 champions after the season had been called off amid the COVID-19 pandemic; at the time of the league's premature suspension, PSG were in first place, with a twelve–point lead over second–placed Marseille.[90][91] Mbappé finished the 2019–20 season as joint-top scorer in Ligue 1 with 18 goals, along with Monaco's Wissam Ben Yedder; however, Mbappé was assigned the title due to his higher goals-per-game ratio.[92] On 24 July, in the Coupe de France final against Saint-Étienne, Mbappé was forced off after sustaining an injury following a challenge from Loïc Perrin, who was sent off; PSG won the match 1–0,[93] although Mbappé was ruled out of the Coupe de la Ligue final,[94] which PSG went on to win, completing a domestic treble.[95] He returned to action in the Champions League quarter-final against Atalanta on 12 August, coming on a substitute, and assisting Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's match–winning goal in injury time.[96] PSG eventually suffered a 1–0 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League final on 23 August.[97]

2020–2022: Further triumphs and contract extension

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Mbappé missed the first three matches of the season after contracting COVID-19 while being on international duty.[98] He returned to action on 20 September 2020, in a 3–0 away win against Nice, and scored a goal from a penalty kick.[99] On 28 October, Mbappé recorded two assists, both for Moise Kean, in a 2–0 Champions League group stage victory against İstanbul Başakşehir.[100] In doing so, he became the player with the most assists in the competition since the beginning of the 2017–18 edition, with his tally adding up to fourteen over the four seasons.[101] In a Ligue 1 match against Montpellier on 5 December, Mbappé scored his 100th goal for PSG, becoming only the fifth player to achieve the feat for the Parisian club.[102] In his side's final Champions League group match, Mbappé scored his first two goals of the European campaign against Başakşehir, as PSG won 5–1 and qualified for the knockout phase as group winners.[103] He also became the youngest player in Champions League history to reach twenty goals (although this record would then be surpassed by Erling Haaland later on in the same season).[104][105]

On 16 February 2021, Mbappé became only the third player, after Faustino Asprilla and Andriy Shevchenko, to score a Champions League hat-trick against Barcelona, doing so in PSG's 4–1 round of 16 win at the Camp Nou.[106] Mbappé's hat-trick also saw him overtake Pauleta's total of 109 goals to become PSG's third-highest scorer, with only Cavani (200 goals) and Zlatan Ibrahimović (156 goals) getting more for the club.[107] On 27 February, Mbappé scored twice in a 4–0 away win against Dijon, becoming the first player to score five braces in the Ligue 1 season.[108] In the second leg against Barcelona on 10 March, Mbappé scored from the spot in a 1–1 draw at the Parc de Princes, as his side advanced to the quarter-finals 5–2 on aggregate.[109] Mbappé's penalty was his 25th Champions League goal, surpassing opponent Lionel Messi as the youngest player to reach this milestone, at 22 years and 80 days. Adding to his hat-trick from the first leg, Mbappé additionally became the first player to score four goals against Barcelona in a single Champions League season.[110]

In the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich on 7 April, Mbappé scored two goals, helping his team to a 3–2 win at the Allianz Arena, PSG's first victory in Munich since 1994.[111] The French club later progressed to the semi-finals to be eventually eliminated by Manchester City: the forward missed the second leg due to a calf injury.[112] On 19 May, Mbappé scored once and assisted the second in the Coupe de France final against his former club Monaco, as PSG won 2–0 to claim their first major trophy of the season.[113] He ended the Ligue 1 campaign with 27 goals, becoming the top scorer for the third consecutive season, although PSG missed out on the Ligue 1 title – it was the first time in Mbappé's career where he did not win the league after four consecutive successes.[114][115] Mbappé ended the season by receiving the Ligue 1 Player of the Year award and being included in the Ligue 1 Team of the Season.[116]

Left-to-right: Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Neymar playing against Marseille in Le Classique, October 2021

On 14 August 2021, prior to Paris Saint-Germain's opening home match of the 2021–22 season against Strasbourg, Mbappé was booed by the Parc des Princes amidst rumours that he wanted to sign for Spanish club Real Madrid.[117] The match ended in a 4–2 victory for the Parisians, with the forward setting up three of his team's goals.[118] He scored his first goal of the season in a 4–2 away win against Brest six days later.[119] In the following match against Reims on 29 August, in which Lionel Messi notably made his debut for PSG, Mbappé scored a brace in a 2–0 Rouge-et-Bleu victory.[120] On 24 November, he scored in a 2–1 Champions League defeat to Manchester City at the City of Manchester Stadium.[121] On 7 December, he scored two goals in a 4–1 Champions League home win over Club Brugge. The goals, which were his 30th and 31st in the Champions League, made him the youngest player to reach this milestone in the history of the competition.[122]

On 12 December 2021, Mbappé scored twice against Monaco in Ligue 1 to reach a century of league goals for PSG. At 22 years and 357 days old, he became the youngest player to score 100 goals for a single team in the French top-flight since Opta began recording data in the 1950–51 season.[123] On 3 January 2022, Mbappé scored his first hat-trick of the season in a 4–0 Coupe de France win over Vannes.[124] On 11 February, he scored the winning goal in stoppage time in a 1–0 league win over Rennes,[125] a feat he repeated four days later, in a 1–0 Champions League victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the round of 16.[126] He scored another goal in the second leg, making him the second-highest goalscorer in Paris Saint-Germain's history; however, his team was knocked out following a 3–1 defeat at the Santiago Bernabéu.[127][128]

On 21 May 2022, Mbappé extended his contract with PSG until 2025,[129] despite speculations of a possible transfer to Real Madrid,[130] which prompted La Liga officials to file a complaint to UEFA regarding accumulating losses of PSG in the previous years.[131] Mbappé himself reportedly called and spoke to Real Madrid's president Florentino Pérez, telling him that he would not be signing for Real Madrid.[132] According to Sky Sports, the financial details of Mbappé's contract included a monthly wage of £4 million, making him the highest-paid player in the world.[133] Mbappé and PSG also reportedly secured a signing-on figure in the region of £100 million.[133] In the hours following the forward's contract extension, he scored a hat-trick in a 5–0 win over Metz, to finish the season with 28 goals as top scorer for the fourth consecutive season.[134] He became the third player to finish as Ligue 1's top scorer for four seasons in a row. Mbappé also provided 17 assists in the season, becoming the first player to finish as both top scorer and top assist provider in the league's history.[135][136]

2022–2024: All-time club goalscorer and final seasons

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Mbappé (right) celebrating a goal with PSG teammates Messi (left) and Neymar (middle)

On 13 August 2022, Mbappé scored his first goal of the season for PSG in a 5–2 home victory over Montpellier, after having missed a penalty earlier in the match.[137] Eight days later, he scored his first hat-trick of the season in a 7–1 away win over Lille.[138] His first goal in the match was clocked at eight seconds, making it the second-fastest goal ever scored in Ligue 1 history, tenths of seconds later than Michel Rio's goal for Caen against Cannes in 1992.[139] On 6 September, Mbappé scored a brace in PSG's opening Champions League fixture against Juventus, securing a 2–1 home victory for the Parisians.[140] On 11 October, he scored a penalty in a 1–1 Champions League draw at home to Benfica, becoming the leading goal scorer for PSG in European competitions with 31 goals.[141] However, the match was played in the backdrop of media reports that Mbappé wanted to leave PSG in the January transfer window, rumours which he denied, saying, "I'm very happy. I never asked for my departure in January."[142]

On 23 January 2023, Mbappé became the first PSG player to score five goals in a match, including a ten-minute hat-trick, in a 7–0 rout of Pays de Cassel in the Coupe de France round of 32.[143] On 26 February, he scored two goals and assisted another as PSG defeated Marseille 3–0 in Le Classique. He thus became the club's joint all-time top goal scorer with 200 goals, equalising Edinson Cavani's record.[144] In the following match, a 4–2 win over Nantes, he scored his 201st goal for PSG, taking the throne as the club's leading scorer.[145] He ended the Ligue 1 campaign with 29 goals, to become the top scorer for the fifth consecutive season as PSG won their record 11th Ligue 1 title.[146][147] The forward also ended the season by receiving the Ligue 1 Player of the Year award for the fourth consecutive season and featuring in the Ligue 1 Team of the Season.[148][149]

On 13 June 2023, via an official statement released through Agence France-Presse, Mbappé announced his decision not to renew his contract with PSG, which was set to expire in June 2024; according to him, the club had been informed about his decision since 15 July 2022.[150][151] In response to an article published by Le Parisien about his reported desire to join Real Madrid in the upcoming summer window, Mbappé tweeted that the rumours were "lies", reaffirming his intention to "continue at PSG next season, where [he is] very happy".[152] However, during the unveiling of new manager Luis Enrique on 5 July 2023, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi clarified the club's stance on Mbappé, stating that "if [he wants] to stay [...] he [needs] to sign a new contract".[153] On 21 July, Mbappé was excluded from PSG's preseason tour in Japan.[154][155][156] After much speculation surrounding his future at Paris Saint-Germain, a statement from the club on 13 August 2023, confirmed Mbappé's reintegration into the first team.[157] This followed "constructive and positive discussions" between the player and the club ahead of their season opener against Lorient.[158]

Mbappé eventually made his first appearance of the 2023–24 season in a 1–1 draw away to Toulouse on 19 August, scoring the game's only goal and PSG's first of the season.[159] On 26 August, he scored his 150th and 151st Ligue 1 goals for the club as PSG beat Lens 3–1 at home.[160] On 19 September, Mbappé scored PSG's first Champions League goal of the season in a 2–0 win over Borussia Dortmund.[161] He scored the opening goal in a 3–0 win over AC Milan on matchday three of the competition on 25 October.[162] On 11 November, Mbappé scored his first hat-trick of the season in a 3–0 win over Reims, lifting PSG to the top of the Ligue 1 table.[163] On 28 November, Mbappé scored a penalty eight minutes into stoppage time, to salvage a 1–1 draw against Newcastle United and keep PSG in the Champions League,[164] which proved to be crucial for the club, as they qualified to the knockout stages, following a 1–1 away draw against Borussia Dortmund on 13 December.[165]

On 3 January 2024, Mbappé scored the second goal in a 2–0 victory over Toulouse in the 2023 Trophée des Champions, securing his first trophy of the season. In the process, Mbappé became the all-time top goalscorer at the Parc des Princes, with his 111th goal surpassing Edinson Cavani's scoring record.[166][167] On 7 January 2024, Mbappé scored his first hat-trick of the year in a 9–0 thrashing of Revel in the round of 64 of the Coupe de France, becoming the club's all-time top scorer in the competition by bringing his goal tally to 30.[168] On 15 February, it was reported in the media that Mbappé had informed PSG that he intended to leave the club upon expiration of his contract in June, 2024.[169] On 5 March, he scored a brace in a 2–1 win away to Real Sociedad in the round of 16 of the Champions League, securing PSG's qualification to the quarter-finals for the first time since the 2020–21 season.[170] Mbappé scored his second hat-trick of the regular season and his first of the year on 19 March in a 6–2 win away at Montpellier, taking him to 250 goals in all competitions for PSG.[171] On 16 April, he scored two goals in a 4–1 away win over Barcelona to help PSG qualify for the Champions League semi-finals after having lost the first leg 3–2 at the Parc des Princes.[172] In the semi-finals, PSG was knocked out by Borussia Dortmund, after losing 2–0 on aggregate.[173]

On 10 May 2024, Mbappé announced via his social media that he would depart Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, stating he would not renew his contract, marking the end of his career at the club.[174] On 12 May, he played his last match at the Parc des Princes as a PSG player, scoring a goal in a 3–1 loss to Toulouse.[175] He played his final match for the club on 25 May, featuring in the entirety of PSG's Coupe de France final victory over Lyon, securing his last title with the club.[176] Additionally, he concluded his final season with PSG as the Champions League top scorer with 8 goals, along with Harry Kane.[177]

Real Madrid

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On 3 June 2024, La Liga club Real Madrid announced that Mbappé had signed a five-year contract with the club, two days after the club's triumph against Borussia Dortmund in the 2024 UEFA Champions League final, concluding a highly anticipated seven-year transfer saga.[178][179] His move to Real Madrid had been the subject of intense speculation and negotiations, reflecting his status as one of football's most sought-after players.[180] After signing he stated: "It's a dream come true. So happy and proud to join the club of my dreams... Nobody can understand how excited I am right now!".[181] On 10 July, Real Madrid announced that Mbappé's presentation would be held at the Santiago Bernabéu on 16 July.[182] Later that day, he received the number 9 shirt, becoming the first Real Madrid player to wear this number since compatriot Karim Benzema.[183][184] On 16 July, Mbappé was unveiled as a new Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabéu.[185] His presentation was attended by 80,000 spectators, the same number as Cristiano Ronaldo's presentation in 2009.[186]

2024–2025: Debut season goalscoring records and European Golden Shoe

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Mbappé made his debut for Real Madrid on 14 August 2024 in the 2024 UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta, scoring the second goal of a 2–0 win.[187] He debuted in La Liga on 18 August, during a match that ended in a 1–1 draw against Mallorca.[188] On 1 September, Mbappé scored his first La Liga goals, netting both in Real Madrid's 2–0 victory against Real Betis. He opened the scoring in the 67th minute and added a second from the penalty spot eight minutes later.[189] On 17 September, Mbappé scored his first Champions League goal for Real Madrid, opening the scoring in their 3–1 victory over VfB Stuttgart during the inaugural matchday of the newly formatted Champions League league phase.[190][191] On 10 December, Mbappé scored his 50th Champions League goal in a 3–2 victory against Atalanta.[192]

On 25 January 2025, Mbappé scored his first hat-trick for Madrid, the third of which was a penalty, helping the team to get a 3–0 victory away at league opponents Real Valladolid.[193] With five league goals in January, he was named La Liga Player of the Month.[194] On 19 February, Mbappé recorded his first hat-trick for Madrid in the Champions League in a 3–1 win over Manchester City, marking his first at the Santiago Bernabéu, and secured the team's progression to the Champions League round of 16.[195] On April 13, he received his first red card with Madrid after making a highly controversial challenge on Antonio Blanco, which he was widely scrutinised for.[196][197] On April 26, he scored the first free kick goal of his career, in a 3–2 defeat to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final.[198] On 11 May, Mbappé scored a hat-trick in an El Clásico against Barcelona, breaking Real Madrid's goalscoring record in El Clásico despite losing the match 4–3.[199] This took him to 39 goals for Los Blancos, breaking Iván Zamorano's 32-year record for most goals scored by a Real Madrid player in their debut season.[200] In his next game, he netted the equaliser against Mallorca and became the first player ever to score 40 times for Madrid in a debut season. It was his 28th league goal of the season, meaning that he also broke Alfredo Di Stéfano's 71-year-old record for most goals for the Bernabéu side in a debut season in La Liga.[201] Mbappé finished his La Liga campaign with 31 goals in 34 games, winning the Pichichi Trophy and the European Golden Shoe for the first time in career.[202] On 28 May, he was named Real Madrid's Player of the Season.[203] On 19 June, Real Madrid announced that Mbappé had been briefly hospitalised in the United States, but released the same day, for acute gastroenteritis after he missed the opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup against Al-Hilal and the first matches of Xabi Alonso's tenure as head coach of Real Madrid, and that he would gradually return to training.[204][205]

2025–2026: 60 Champions League goals

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For the 2025–26 season, Mbappé switched to the number 10 shirt left vacant after Luka Modrić's departure, with Endrick taking number 9.[206] On 16 September, he netted his 49th and 50th goals for Los Blancos against Marseille in a 2–1 Champions League win, becoming the fastest player to achieve this feat for Madrid since Cristiano Ronaldo.[207][208] On 30 September, Mbappé reached 60 Champions League goals with a hat-trick against Kairat, overtaking Thomas Müller to become the sixth highest scorer in the competition's history.[209]

International career

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2014–2018: Youth level and senior debut

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Mbappé playing for France in 2018

In July 2016, Mbappé scored five times for France as they won the 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. His second-half brace in the 3–1 victory over Portugal in the semi-finals had helped his team reach the final.[34] He was included in the competition's Team of the Tournament.[210]

Mbappé received his first call-up to the French senior squad to face Luxembourg and Spain in March 2017.[211] He debuted on 25 March against the former opponent, coming on as a substitute to Dimitri Payet in the 78th minute of a 3–1 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification away victory.[212] On 31 August, Mbappé scored his first senior international goal in a 2018 World Cup qualification match against the Netherlands.[213] He scored twice in a March 2018 friendly match against Russia.[214]

2018–2021: FIFA World Cup triumph

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Mbappé holding the World Cup trophy after France won the 2018 World Cup final

On 17 May 2018, Mbappé was called up to the France squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.[215] On 21 June 2018, he scored his first World Cup goal in Les Bleus' 1–0 group stage win over Peru. This made him the youngest French goal scorer in World Cup history, aged 19.[216] On 30 June 2018, he was named man of the match in a 4–3 win over Argentina in the round of 16, having won a penalty for his team and scored two goals.[217] Mbappé was the second teenager to score two goals in a World Cup match after Pelé in 1958.[218] In a post-match press conference, he stated: "It's flattering to be the second one after Pelé but let's put things into context – Pelé is in another category."[219] On 15 July, Mbappé scored with a 25-yard strike against Croatia in the 2018 World Cup final, with France gaining a 4–2 win.[220] He became the second teenager, after Pelé, to score in a World Cup final: moreover, having scored four goals in the tournament, he received the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player Award.[221] Pelé congratulated him on social media, saying quote, "welcome to the club".[222]

On 11 June 2019, Mbappé scored his 100th career goal in a 4–0 away win over Andorra in Euro 2020 qualifying.[223][224] On 5 September 2020, Mbappé scored the only goal for France in a 1–0 UEFA Nations League win against Sweden. However, two days after the game, he tested positive for COVID-19.[98] He returned to play for France in a 7–1 victory against Ukraine on 7 October 2020, scoring a goal.[225][226] One week later, he scored the match-winning goal in a 2–1 win against Croatia.[227] France topped their Nations League Group and qualified for the 2021 UEFA Nations League Finals.[228]

UEFA Euro 2020 was postponed for a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[229] On 18 May 2021, Mbappé was included in the France squad for UEFA Euro 2020, his second major international tournament.[230] On 15 June, he scored a goal and assisted another one, both of which were later deemed to be offside, in a group stage match against Germany. On 28 June, he provided the assist for Karim Benzema's first goal in France's match against Switzerland in the round of 16. After a 3–3 draw, the game went to a penalty shoot-out; Mbappé failed to score the decisive fifth penalty, and France were eliminated from the tournament.[231] The forward failed to score in any of the four games France played in the competition.[232]

2021–2023: Nations League title and second consecutive World Cup final

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Mbappé playing for France in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying game against Ukraine in Paris played behind closed doors, March 2021

In the Nations League semi-final on 7 October 2021, Mbappé assisted Benzema and later scored a goal himself from the penalty spot to help France come from behind and defeat Belgium 3–2. In the process, he made his 50th appearance for Les Bleus at 22 years and nine-and-a-half months old.[233] Three days later, in the final against Spain, he once again set-up Benzema to tie the match, and later scored the winning goal to give France a 2–1 victory and clinch their first title in the competition.[234] With two goals and two assists in the Nations League Finals, Mbappé was awarded the competition's Golden Boot, known as the "Alipay Top Scorer Trophy."[235]

On 13 November, Mbappé scored his first goals in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers by finding the net four times in an 8–0 win over Kazakhstan, as France booked their place for the tournament's finals.[236] His super hat-trick, which included a 32-minute first half hat-trick, was his first one in an international match, as well as the first competitive hat-trick scored for France since Dominique Rocheteau in 1985.[237] Three days later, Mbappé scored and served his fifth assist for Benzema in a row in a 2–0 away win over Finland in the last World Cup qualifier.[238][239]

Mbappé in a 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage match against Australia, November 2022

France kicked off their 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign in Qatar against Australia on 22 November 2022. In the match, Mbappé was involved in three of France's goals in a 4–1 victory; he was in the build-up for the second goal, scored the third – a header from an Ousmane Dembélé cross, and assisted Olivier Giroud for the fourth goal.[240] Four days later, Mbappé scored both of France's goals in a 2–1 victory over Denmark, securing qualification to the knockout stages and thus breaking the "World Cup Champions' Curse".[241] In the knockout round of sixteen against Poland, Mbappé scored two more goals, the first into the roof of the net from 16 yards and the second being a curling strike into the top corner, in a 3–1 win.[242]

After featuring in France's wins against England and Morocco, respectively, in the quarter and semi-finals, Mbappé became only the second player in history to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, scoring three goals against Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final.[243] The Albiceleste had a 2–0 lead with just over ten minutes remaining, before the Frenchman scored twice in two minutes, the second being a volley after playing a one-two with Marcus Thuram. In extra time, Argentina would take the lead again, thanks to Mbappé's PSG teammate Messi, before the forward scored a penalty to make it 3–3, at just four minutes from the end of extra time. The match went to a penalty shoot-out; Mbappé scored his penalty, but France lost following misses by Kingsley Coman and Aurélien Tchouaméni.[244] Mbappé secured the tournament's Golden Boot with eight goals, and became the sixth all-time top goal scorer in World Cup history with twelve goals, tied with Pelé.[245] Having scored a goal in the 2018 final, Mbappé also became the outright top goal scorer in World Cup finals, with four goals, and his hat-trick was the first in a men's final since Geoff Hurst for England in 1966.[246][247]

2023–present: Captaincy, Euro semi-finals and 50th goal

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On 21 March 2023, following the international retirement of Hugo Lloris, manager Didier Deschamps named Mbappé the new captain of France ahead of their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.[248] Three days later, in his first match as captain, he led France to a 4–0 victory over the Netherlands, by assisting Antoine Griezmann's goal and scoring a brace.[249] On 19 June, Mbappé scored a penalty in a 1–0 win over Greece, his 40th goal for Les Bleus. On the same night, he also became the youngest player to make 70 appearances for France.[250] On 13 October, Mbappé scored two goals for France in a 2–1 win over the Netherlands, securing qualification to UEFA Euro 2024. He also surpassed Michel Platini to become France's fourth all-time top scorer.[251] On 18 November, Mbappé scored a hat-trick and provided three assists in a 14–0 victory over Gibraltar, France's largest-ever victory.[252] His third goal of the match, a long-range shot from "40 metres out", was his 300th career goal.[253] He exceeded Griezmann as France's third all-time top scorer, reaching 46 goals.[254]

In France's opening match of Euro 2024, a 1–0 win against Austria, Mbappé helped create the only goal of the match – an own goal – when his cross was deflected by Maximilian Wöber into his own net; however, Mbappé later suffered a broken nose during the game, resulting in him being substituted, and sidelined for the following fixture against the Netherlands.[255][256] In the final group match against Poland, he scored his first goal ever at the European Championships from a penalty in a 1–1 draw, which saw France advance to the knockout stages after finishing second in their group behind Austria with five points.[257] In the semi-finals, he set-up Randal Kolo Muani's opening goal in an eventual 2–1 defeat to Spain.[258] Following the elimination from the tournament, in a post-match interview, Mbappé described his European Championship display as a 'failure'.[259]

On 8 June 2025, Mbappé scored his 50th goal for Les Bleus, netting the winner in a 2–0 victory over Germany in the 2025 UEFA Nations League Finals third place play-off.[260]

On 5 September 2025, Mbappé became France's joint second all time top goalscorer with Thierry Henry when scored his 51st goal for Les Bleus in a 2–0 victory over Ukraine in their first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.[261][262] Four days later, Mbappé scored his 52nd international goal in a 2–1 victory over Iceland, overtaking Henry on the list.[263][264]

Player profile

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Style of play

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Mbappé's movement is often highlighted as one of his most important assets

A versatile forward, Mbappé often plays as a winger, and is capable of playing on either flank, due to his ability with both feet.[265][266] He is capable of cutting into the centre onto his stronger right foot from the left wing, and of creating chances and providing assists for teammates from the right thanks to his vision.[267][268][269][270] He is also able to play in the centre as a main striker, due to his composure, clinical finishing, and eye for goal.[271][272][273][274]

A skilful player, Mbappé is known for his dribbling ability, as well as his acceleration, agility, quick feet, first touch, link-up play and creativity when in possession of the ball, as demonstrated by his use of elaborate feints, such as step overs, or sudden changes of pace or direction to beat opponents in one-on-one situations.[275][276][277] He is highly regarded for his pace and close ball control when dribbling at speed, as well as his movement, tactical intelligence, and ability to beat the defensive line by making attacking runs into space both on and off the ball.[267][276] His ability to time his runs enables him to stretch opposing defences, making him a dangerous offensive threat on counter-attacks.[267][276][278][279]

During the beginning of his career, Mbappé was compared to various greats in the history of football. He was described by Arsène Wenger as a "huge football talent" who "has similar qualities" to Thierry Henry.[280] His talent and stand-out performances for France at the 2018 World Cup also led him to be compared to Pelé in the media.[281] Former France international player Nicolas Anelka said that Mbappé's ability to run at defences reminded him of Ronaldo's performances at the 1996 Olympics, and that Mbappé had the characteristics of a "world-class player".[282]

Reception

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Widely regarded as the best player in the world since the decline of the Messi–Ronaldo dominance, Mbappé is generally viewed as one of the best players of his generation.[283][284][285] His individual and collective achievements, as well as his precocious development, have drawn much appraisal. Former French international Rio Mavuba remarked that if Mbappé had won the 2022 World Cup "he'd probably be the best French player (ever)", further saying "I love [Zinedine] Zidane but imagine, 23 years old, two World Cups, he'd be the best."[286] During that same World Cup, Fox Sports deemed Mbappé as already one of the "World Cup's all-time greats" and "the best player in the world".[287]

Mbappé was named the fastest player in the world in a ranking by French newspaper Le Figaro.[288] Central defender and Dutch international Stefan de Vrij cited the Frenchman as "his toughest opponent" ahead of anyone else.[289] In 2018, the forward was considered the world's most expensive player from a transfer value perspective by the CIES.[290] His performances for his club and national team have seen him shortlisted for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year in 2019[291] and 2023.[292][293]

Personal life

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Mbappé is a practising Christian.[294] In a 2018 interview with Time, he spoke about the sacrifices he made as a teenager to focus on his football development: "I did not have the moments of so-called normal people during adolescence, like going out with friends, enjoying good times." But despite missing out on a "normal" life, Mbappé states he is "living the life he always dreamed of".[295]

Just over four years after making his professional debut, he had over 50 million followers on Instagram.[295] As of 2023, he has over 100 million followers on Instagram.[296] While he admits his "life has been totally turned upside down" since he first entered the spotlight, he says he is "happy".[295] He is fluent in French, English, and Spanish.[297]

During UEFA Euro 2024, Mbappé spoke at a press conference to tell the younger generation to vote against what he deemed "extreme views" in the 2024 French legislative election.[298][299]

In October 2024, authorities in Sweden launched a rape and sexual harassment investigation against Mbappé following a visit he made to the Swedish capital of Stockholm.[300] On 12 December, less than two months later, the investigation was closed, with Swedish prosecutor Marina Chirakova citing insufficient evidence.[301]

Outside football

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Media and sponsorship

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Mbappé has a sponsorship deal with sportswear and equipment supplier Nike. In 2017, aged 18, he partnered with the brand to launch his own football boots, the Kylian Mbappé Nike Hypervenom 3.[302] In 2018, he unveiled the Nike Mercurial Superfly VI boots, which were inspired by the R9 Mercurial boots of former Brazilian striker Ronaldo.[303] In 2018, Swiss watchmaker Hublot signed Mbappé as a global ambassador.[304]

Mbappé has featured in EA Sports' FIFA video game series: on FIFA 18, he had the highest potential rating of 94.[305] His trademark goal celebration – posing with his arms folded and hands tucked under his armpits – was inspired by his younger brother Ethan, who would celebrate in this manner when beating Kylian at FIFA.[306][307] The celebration was first inserted in FIFA 19.[308] Mbappé featured as the cover star of FIFA 21, making him the youngest to appear on the cover solo.[309]

In 2023, he was included by Time among the 100 most influential people in the world;[310] in the same year, he was ranked third in the Forbes list of the world's highest-paid athletes.[311] Forbes subsequently ranked him sixth in 2024 and 16th in 2025.[312][313] Sportico listed him as the fifth highest-paid athlete of 2023 and ninth highest-paid athlete of 2024.[314][315][316][317]

Philanthropy

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Mbappé (pictured receiving his FIFA World Cup young player award next to Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron) met with the French president in February 2018 to discuss a sports project in Africa.

On 22 February 2018, Mbappé was joined by former African strikers George Weah and Didier Drogba in a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and FIFA president Gianni Infantino at the Élysée Palace in Paris, which focused on a sports development project in Africa.[318] Mbappé stated that the development of African sport is important to him due to his parents' African origins.[319]

On 28 January 2019, Mbappé donated $34,000 (around £26,000) to a crowdfunding campaign to finance a private search mission to find football player Emiliano Sala, whose light aircraft had gone missing over the English Channel a week earlier.[320] Later, on 10 February 2019, Mbappé donated a further £27,000 to the GoFundMe campaign created to fund the search for the plane's still-missing pilot, David Ibbotson.[321]

On 19 November 2021, Mbappé and Chinese diver Zhang Jiaqi became godfather and godmother, respectively, to two baby pandas at Beauval Zoo, as part of a campaign to raise awareness about the species.[322]

Investments

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On 30 July 2024, investment firm Coalition Capital, a subsidiary of Mbappé's company Interconnected Ventures, acquired Oaktree Capital Management's 80% stake in Ligue 2 club Caen for a reported €15 million.[323]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 22 October 2025[38]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Monaco II 2015–16 CFA 10 2 — — — — 10 2
2016–17 CFA 2 2 — — — — 2 2
Total 12 4 — — — — 12 4
Monaco 2015–16 Ligue 1 11 1 1 0 1 0 1[c] 0 — 14 1
2016–17 Ligue 1 29 15 3 2 3 3 9[d] 6 — 44 26
2017–18 Ligue 1 1 0 — — — 1[e] 0 2 0
Total 41 16 4 2 4 3 10 6 1 0 60 27
Paris Saint-Germain (loan) 2017–18 Ligue 1 27 13 5 4 4 0 8[d] 4 — 44 21
Paris Saint-Germain 2018–19 Ligue 1 29 33 4 2 2 0 8[d] 4 0 0 43 39
2019–20 Ligue 1 20 18 3 4 3 2 10[d] 5 1[e] 1 37 30
2020–21 Ligue 1 31 27 5 7 — 10[d] 8 1[e] 0 47 42
2021–22 Ligue 1 35 28 3 5 — 8[d] 6 0 0 46 39
2022–23 Ligue 1 34 29 1 5 — 8[d] 7 0 0 43 41
2023–24 Ligue 1 29 27 6 8 — 12[d] 8 1[e] 1 48 44
Total 178 162 22 31 5 2 76 38 3 2 264 235
Real Madrid 2024–25 La Liga 34 31 4 2 — 14[d] 7 7[f] 4 59 44
2025–26 La Liga 9 10 0 0 — 3[d] 5 0 0 12 15
Total 43 41 4 2 — 17 12 7 4 71 59
Career total 301 236 35 39 13 5 91 60 14 6 451 346
  1. ^ Includes Coupe de France, Copa del Rey
  2. ^ Includes Coupe de la Ligue
  3. ^ Appearance in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  5. ^ a b c d Appearance in Trophée des Champions
  6. ^ One appearance and one goal in UEFA Super Cup, one appearance and one goal in FIFA Intercontinental Cup, two appearances and one goal in Supercopa de España, three appearances and one goal in FIFA Club World Cup

International

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As of match played 10 October 2025[324]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
France 2017 10 1
2018 18 9
2019 6 3
2020 5 3
2021 14 8
2022 13 12
2023 9 10
2024 11 2
2025 7 5
Total 93 53
As of match played 10 October 2025
France score listed first, score column indicates score after each Mbappé goal[324]
List of international goals scored by Kylian Mbappé
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 31 August 2017 Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France 5  Netherlands 4–0 4–0 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification [325]
2 27 March 2018 Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia 12  Russia 1–0 3–1 Friendly [326]
3 3–1
4 9 June 2018 Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu, France 15  United States 1–1 1–1 Friendly [327]
5 21 June 2018 Ekaterinburg Arena, Yekaterinburg, Russia 17  Peru 1–0 1–0 2018 FIFA World Cup [328]
6 30 June 2018 Kazan Arena, Kazan, Russia 19  Argentina 3–2 4–3 2018 FIFA World Cup [329]
7 4–2
8 15 July 2018 Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia 22  Croatia 4–1 4–2 2018 FIFA World Cup [330]
9 9 September 2018 Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France 24  Netherlands 1–0 2–1 2018–19 UEFA Nations League A [331]
10 11 October 2018 Stade de Roudourou, Guingamp, France 25  Iceland 2–2 2–2 Friendly [332]
11 22 March 2019 Zimbru Stadium, Chișinău, Moldova 29  Moldova 4–0 4–1 UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying [333]
12 25 March 2019 Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France 30  Iceland 3–0 4–0 UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying [334]
13 11 June 2019 Estadi Nacional, Andorra la Vella, Andorra 33  Andorra 1–0 4–0 UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying [335]
14 5 September 2020 Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden 35  Sweden 1–0 1–0 2020–21 UEFA Nations League A [336]
15 7 October 2020 Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France 36  Ukraine 6–1 7–1 Friendly [337]
16 14 October 2020 Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb, Croatia 38  Croatia 2–1 2–1 2020–21 UEFA Nations League A [338]
17 2 June 2021 Allianz Riviera, Nice, France 43  Wales 1–0 3–0 Friendly [339]
18 7 October 2021 Juventus Stadium, Turin, Italy 50  Belgium 2–2 3–2 2021 UEFA Nations League Finals [340]
19 10 October 2021 San Siro, Milan, Italy 51  Spain 2–1 2–1 2021 UEFA Nations League Finals [341]
20 13 November 2021 Parc des Princes, Paris, France 52  Kazakhstan 1–0 8–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification [342]
21 2–0
22 3–0
23 8–0
24 16 November 2021 Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland 53  Finland 2–0 2–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification [343]
25 29 March 2022 Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France 54  South Africa 1–0 5–0 Friendly [344]
26 3–0
27 10 June 2022 Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria 56  Austria 1–1 1–1 2022–23 UEFA Nations League A [345]
28 22 September 2022 Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France 58  Austria 1–0 2–0 2022–23 UEFA Nations League A [346]
29 22 November 2022 Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar 60  Australia 3–1 4–1 2022 FIFA World Cup [347]
30 26 November 2022 Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar 61  Denmark 1–0 2–1 2022 FIFA World Cup [348]
31 2–1
32 4 December 2022 Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar 63  Poland 2–0 3–1 2022 FIFA World Cup [349]
33 3–0
34 18 December 2022 Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar 66  Argentina 1–2 3–3 (a.e.t.),
(2–4 p)		 2022 FIFA World Cup [350]
35 2–2
36 3–3
37 24 March 2023 Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France 67  Netherlands 3–0 4–0 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying [351]
38 4–0
39 16 June 2023 Estádio Algarve, Almancil, Portugal 69  Gibraltar 2–0 3–0 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying [352]
40 19 June 2023 Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France 70  Greece 1–0 1–0 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying [353]
41 13 October 2023 Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands 72  Netherlands 1–0 2–1 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying [354]
42 2–0
43 17 October 2023 Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France 73  Scotland 3–1 4–1 Friendly [355]
44 18 November 2023 Allianz Riviera, Nice, France 74  Gibraltar 4–0 14–0 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying [356]
45 11–0
46 12–0
47 5 June 2024 Stade Saint-Symphorien, Longeville-lès-Metz, France 78  Luxembourg 3–0 3–0 Friendly [357]
48 25 June 2024 Westfalenstadion, Dortmund, Germany 81  Poland 1–0 1–1 UEFA Euro 2024 [358]
49 5 June 2025 MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany 89  Spain 1–4 4–5 2025 UEFA Nations League Finals [359]
50 8 June 2025 MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany 90  Germany 1–0 2–0 2025 UEFA Nations League Finals [360]
51 5 September 2025 Wrocław Stadium, Wrocław, Poland 91  Ukraine 2–0 2–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification [361]
52 9 September 2025 Parc de Princes, Paris, France 92  Iceland 1–1 2–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification [362]
53 10 October 2025 Parc de Princes, Paris, France 93  Azerbaijan 1–0 3–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

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Mbappé holding his award for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Best Young Player

Monaco

Paris Saint-Germain

Real Madrid

France U19

France

Individual

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References

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Kylian Mbappé

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Kylian Mbappé Lottin (born 20 December 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club and the national team. He first gained prominence with , contributing to their title win and a semi-final appearance that season. In 2017, Mbappé transferred to , where he secured multiple domestic honors including titles and before joining in July 2024. With , Mbappé played a pivotal role in their triumph, scoring four goals including the fourth in the final against and earning the award as the second-highest scorer. In the , he set a record for the most goals in a single tournament by a Frenchman with eight, clinching the despite 's final loss to . Renowned for his explosive pace, precise finishing, and prolific scoring—holding records such as the youngest to score in a World Cup final since —Mbappé is widely considered among the world's elite forwards.

Early life

Family background and upbringing

Kylian Mbappé was born on 20 December 1998 in , a working-class suburb in the department north of . His father, Wilfried Mbappé, immigrated from and worked as a football coach, while his mother, Fayza Lamari, is of Algerian Kabyle origin and formerly played professionally for AS Bondy in France's top division. Mbappé grew up in a multi-ethnic environment characterized by immigrant communities and modest circumstances, where his parents instilled a strong emphasis on athletic discipline and self-reliance through their own sports involvement. Wilfried coached local youth teams, providing direct guidance, while Fayza's background reinforced a competitive dynamic focused on hard work rather than external support. This structure prioritized personal drive, with Mbappé later crediting his parents' immigrant ethos for cultivating ambition amid limited resources. He has two brothers: an adopted older brother, , who pursued a professional football career in Europe, and a younger biological brother, , born in 2006, who has followed a similar path into professional football with clubs including Saint-Germain and . The siblings' shared immersion in football from an early age, under parental oversight, further reinforced a household oriented toward athletic achievement and mutual competition.

Initial interest in football and early training

Mbappé began organized football training at the age of six with AS , a local club in the Parisian suburb where he grew up, under the coaching of his father, Wilfried Mbappé, who served as a coach there. Early observers noted his exceptional and ability to outperform peers significantly, with his first coach recalling that Mbappé "could do much more than the other children" even at that young age. His innate speed and technical skill became evident during rapid progression through AS Bondy's youth ranks, where by around age 10 he was already demonstrating attributes that set him apart, including explosive pace and ball control that impressed local scouts and coaches. This local development emphasized foundational drills and competitive matches rather than elite infrastructure, fostering self-reliance through consistent participation in regional tournaments. At age 12, Mbappé gained entry to the prestigious Clairefontaine national training center, France's elite youth academy, where he attended weekly sessions while continuing to play matches for AS Bondy to maintain competitive edge. There, his regimen included rigorous technical and physical work, but coaches highlighted his proactive extra practice—such as additional shooting and drills post-session—as key to honing his raw talent, underscoring a drive for improvement beyond structured programming.

Club career

Academy beginnings at Bondy and Clairefontaine

Mbappé began playing organized football at AS Bondy, the local club in his hometown suburb of , under the coaching of his father Wilfried, who emphasized discipline and skill development from an early age. Despite showing prodigious talent, he faced initial rejections from major clubs; at age 13 in 2012, he trialed with Chelsea but was deemed insufficiently committed to defensive work, with his mother declining a second opportunity. He persisted with Bondy's youth teams, where he demonstrated exceptional goal-scoring ability, reportedly amassing over 50 goals in youth matches while refining his speed and dribbling. At age 11 or 12, around 2010–2011, Mbappé was selected for training at Clairefontaine, France's prestigious national football academy, known for its rigorous program that produced talents like . He attended sessions there for several years, following a demanding daily schedule that included early-morning physical conditioning, technical drills, and tactical education, often extending into evenings, while continuing to compete for to maintain match fitness. This dual commitment allowed him to balance elite instruction with competitive play, honing his explosive pace and finishing under national coaches who noted his precocious professionalism. By age 14 in 2013, Mbappé's performances in youth tournaments and local fixtures had attracted scouts from professional clubs, leading to a trial and subsequent signing with AS Monaco's academy, where he transitioned from 's amateur setup. Monaco's recruitment focused on his proven scoring feats and potential for rapid progression, marking the end of his formative years split between and Clairefontaine.

AS Monaco (2015–2017)


Mbappé made his professional debut for AS Monaco on December 2, 2015, in a Ligue 1 match against Caen, entering as a substitute at the age of 16 years and 11 months. His first senior goal came on February 20, 2016, in a 3-1 Ligue 1 victory over Troyes, scoring in stoppage time and becoming the youngest goalscorer in the club's history. Limited appearances followed in the 2015–16 season, but these outings marked his transition from the youth ranks to the senior squad under manager Leonardo Jardim. The 2016–17 season represented Mbappé's breakthrough, where he featured prominently as a forward, often deployed on the left wing or centrally alongside . Across all competitions, he recorded 26 goals and 11 assists in 44 appearances, including 15 goals in 29 matches. His pace, dribbling, and finishing contributed to Monaco's attacking fluidity, helping the team secure the title with a record 95 goals scored in the league. Mbappé's goals were pivotal in high-stakes fixtures, underscoring his role in Monaco's counter-attacking style that overwhelmed defenses. In the , Mbappé scored 6 goals in 9 matches, propelling to the semi-finals. He netted once in the first leg and once in the second leg against Manchester City in the round of 16, with his early strike in the 3-1 home win on March 15, 2017, helping secure advancement on away goals despite a 6-6 aggregate. Further goals against in the quarter-finals, including in the 3-2 away victory, eliminated the German side and highlighted his composure in knockout ties. fell to Juventus in the semi-finals, but Mbappé's performances drew widespread acclaim for his ability to exploit spaces against elite opposition. Following the season, Mbappé attracted interest from clubs including Real Madrid, but on August 31, 2017, he joined Paris Saint-Germain on a season-long from , with an obligation to buy for €180 million the next year. This transfer, one of the highest fees for a teenager at the time, reflected his rapid ascent and 's strategy of developing and monetizing young talent.

Paris Saint-Germain (2017–2024)

Mbappé joined Paris Saint-Germain on 31 August 2017, initially on a season-long loan from AS with an obligation to buy for €180 million (£165.7 million), a fee that made him the second-most expensive teenager in football history at age 18. The permanent transfer was activated the following summer, forming a potent attacking trio alongside and . In his debut season (2017–18), he contributed 21 goals and 16 assists across all competitions, helping PSG secure the title and , though the team exited the in the round of 16 against Real Madrid. Over seven seasons, Mbappé led PSG to six Ligue 1 titles (2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24), three Coupes de France (2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21), and two Coupes de la Ligue (2017–18, 2019–20), dominating French football amid reduced competition due to financial disparities. His scoring prowess peaked in 2020–21 with 42 goals in 47 appearances, earning him Ligue 1 top scorer honors six times and the league's Player of the Year award multiple times. By departure, he held PSG's all-time scoring record with 256 goals in 308 matches, surpassing Cavani's 200, yet this individual dominance contrasted with collective European underachievement. In Europe, PSG advanced furthest under Mbappé in the 2019–20 Champions League, reaching the final after a semi-final win over , only to lose 1–0 to Bayern Munich; subsequent campaigns ended in round-of-16 exits, including against Manchester United (2018–19), (2020–21), and Real Madrid (2021–22), highlighting tactical and mentality gaps despite heavy investments in stars like and . Mbappé scored 42 Champions League goals for PSG, but the club's failure to win the competition—despite amassing over €1 billion in transfer spending—underscored systemic issues in squad cohesion and high-stakes execution beyond any single player's output. Contract tensions emerged in 2022 when Mbappé extended until 2025 but refused to trigger a one-year extension clause, signaling intent to leave as a ; earlier, in June 2023, he informed PSG of his decision not to extend beyond amid reported unhappiness with management decisions. He departed on 3 June without a transfer fee, capping a tenure of domestic but unfulfilled European ambitions, where his 256 goals represented personal excellence amid team-wide shortcomings in converting talent into continental success.

Real Madrid (2024–present)

Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, with the club announcing the signing on June 3, 2024. The five-year contract positioned him as a central forward wearing number 9, amid high expectations for synergy with existing attackers like . In his debut 2024–25 season, Mbappé scored 31 goals in , earning the as Europe's top league scorer with 62 points under the double-weighting system for top-five leagues. Across all competitions, he contributed significantly to Real Madrid's successes, including victories in the on August 14, 2024, against (2–0), where he featured as a substitute, and the on December 18, 2024, against (3–0), in which he scored the opener. His output helped counter early adaptation concerns, with Mbappé integrating into the attack alongside to bolster Real Madrid's offensive depth. In the 2025–26 season, Mbappé has recorded 37 goals and 3 assists in 30 appearances across all competitions as of early February 2026. This includes a strong start to the campaign, with 10 goals and 2 assists in 9 La Liga matches by October 25, 2025, and an 8-game scoring streak across competitions amassing 12 goals by October 21, 2025—the strongest start to a season in his career. His exceptional form has propelled Real Madrid to leading positions in competitions, with significant contributions in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, where his career tally has advanced substantially. This prolific output has positioned Mbappé as one of the leading favorites for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, contrasting with his earlier nomination at age 18 in 2017, when he became the youngest nominee in history at the time and finished 7th, amid hype following his Monaco breakout. Now at 27, despite consistent top-10 finishes (best: 3rd in 2023) without a win, his current performances make him a strong contender. In January 2026, Mbappé was sidelined by a sprain in his left knee, which prevented him from participating in the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup held in Saudi Arabia against Atlético Madrid. However, Mbappé recovered more quickly than initially anticipated from what was potentially a three-week injury. On January 9, 2026, manager Xabi Alonso confirmed that Mbappé feels much better and will travel to Saudi Arabia within the next 24 hours, making him available for the Spanish Supercopa final against Barcelona. Despite defying medical advice and risking further injury, Mbappé insisted on playing in the final to support Alonso amid concerns over the coach's job security following the tournament's semi-final stage. Real Madrid considered administering a painkiller injection if necessary to manage discomfort and enable his participation in the final. Real Madrid lost the final to Barcelona, after which Mbappé led his teammates in refusing to form a guard of honor, defying Alonso's instructions, as shown in viral video footage. Following his participation in the Supercopa final against Barcelona—where he played despite the injury—Mbappé continued to experience left knee discomfort, leading him to miss the La Liga match against Levante and rendering him unlikely to play against Monaco as he prioritized full recovery.

International career

Youth international career (2014–2017)

Mbappé began representing at youth international level in , earning call-ups to the under-17 team. He advanced to the under-19 squad, where he featured prominently in qualifying and tournament play. In the held in , Mbappé scored five goals as secured the title, defeating 4–0 in the final. Partnering with Jean-Kévin Augustin, the duo accounted for 11 goals in the competition, showcasing Mbappé's clinical finishing and pace in decisive matches, including two goals in the semi-final victory over . Across eight youth international appearances between 2014 and 2017, Mbappé tallied seven goals, demonstrating prolific scoring that underscored his readiness for senior competition.

Senior debut and early years (2017–2021)

Mbappé earned his first senior call-up to the national team in March 2017, making his debut on 25 March in a 3–1 friendly win against , where he substituted in the second half at age 18, becoming the second-youngest player to feature for France's senior side. He scored his first international goal on 31 August 2017 in a 4–0 qualifier victory over the . These early appearances showcased his integration into the squad under manager , with Mbappé accumulating 5 caps and 2 goals by the end of 2017. At the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Mbappé emerged as a standout performer for France, appearing in all 7 matches and scoring 4 goals, tying for second in the tournament's top scorers list. He netted a brace in the round of 16 against Argentina (4–3 win), becoming the youngest French player to score in a World Cup match and the second teenager after Pelé to do so in the tournament's history; he added a goal in the final against Croatia (4–2 victory), securing France's second World Cup title. His contributions earned him the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player award, highlighting his explosive pace and finishing in high-stakes fixtures. Following the , Mbappé solidified his role as a consistent starter for through matches and qualifiers, where he scored multiple times, including in a 4–0 qualifier win over on 5 June 2019. By 2021, he had reached the milestone of 20 international goals, demonstrating a prolific scoring rate with 14 goals in 21 appearances that year alone, aiding 's qualification for Euro 2020 atop their group. His rapid progression from substitute to key attacker underscored 's reliance on his speed and directness in counter-attacking play during this period.

World Cup victory and captaincy (2022–present)

In the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar, Mbappé emerged as France's leading scorer with eight goals, securing the Golden Boot award despite France's 3–3 draw and subsequent 4–2 penalty shootout loss to Argentina in the final on December 18, 2022. His hat-trick in the final—consisting of two penalties and one open-play goal—marked the first such feat in a World Cup final since Geoff Hurst in 1966, though it could not prevent Argentina's triumph. Mbappé's tournament contributions, including braces against Australia and Poland, underscored his pivotal role in France's run to the final, where they defeated Morocco 2–0 in the semi-finals. Following Hugo Lloris's international retirement, Didier Deschamps appointed Mbappé as France's captain on March 21, 2023, with Antoine Griezmann named vice-captain. This leadership transition positioned the 24-year-old as the youngest captain of Les Bleus since the role's modern inception, reflecting his growing influence within the squad amid ongoing campaigns. Under Mbappé's captaincy, France qualified for UEFA Euro 2024, though his personal tally in qualifiers included key strikes that propelled the team forward. At in , captain Mbappé led to the semi-finals, where they fell 2–1 to on , 2024. Hampered by a broken nose sustained in the opener against , Mbappé managed only one goal—a penalty against —and described the tournament as a "failure" due to the team's elimination and his subdued output, which included nine shots on target but limited chance creation. 's path featured defensive solidity, advancing via own goals and a last-16 penalty win over , but offensive struggles highlighted broader team dynamics under Mbappé's helm. By October 2025, Mbappé had surpassed 50 international goals for , cementing his status as the nation's all-time leading scorer ahead of qualifiers. In these qualifiers, maintained strong progress, bolstered by Mbappé's form, though he missed the October 13, 2025, match against due to an ankle injury after featuring against . His absences underscored challenges in squad depth, yet 's position atop their group affirmed the captain's enduring impact on qualifying efforts. On November 13, 2025, France secured direct qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 4–0 victory over Ukraine at the Parc des Princes. Mbappé scored twice (a penalty in the 55th minute and an open-play goal in the 83rd minute), with further goals from Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitiké. This result confirmed France as winners of UEFA Group D, finishing with five wins, one draw, and no losses in six matches for 16 points. As captain and key player, Mbappé is expected to lead France at the tournament. In February 2026, amid scrutiny of his club performances at Real Madrid, coach Didier Deschamps defended Mbappé's leadership and attitude within the national team, describing him as a true captain whose influence extends positively in the locker room.

Playing style

Technical attributes and strengths

Mbappé possesses elite sprint speed, with top velocities recorded at 38 km/h during matches, enabling rapid transitions from defense to attack. His allows him to cover short distances explosively, often reaching full pace within seconds to outrun full-backs and exploit through-balls, as evidenced by multiple counter-attack goals in high-stakes fixtures. In , Mbappé excels at close control and evading markers, rated as a very strong attribute by performance analytics, with recent seasons showing averages of nearly 3 successful dribbles per 90 minutes in . This proficiency stems from his low center of gravity and quick changes of direction, allowing him to maintain possession under pressure and create scoring opportunities, though success rates hover around 55-60% against top defenses. As a versatile attacker, Mbappé operates effectively as a central striker, left winger, or right winger, leveraging to cut inside from either flank or finish centrally. His clinical finishing underpins this adaptability, yielding a career goals-per-game ratio of approximately 0.8 across and appearances, with peak PSG seasons exceeding 0.8 goals per match through precise placement and composure in one-on-one situations. Mbappé contributes selectively to pressing, ranking highly in final-third possession recoveries, which disrupts opponents and fuels quick regains leading to turnovers. This targeted intensity, combined with 35 sprints per game on average, complements his offensive output by supporting high-line defenses without exhaustive coverage.

Weaknesses and areas of criticism

Mbappé has been critiqued for limited defensive contributions, with analyses rating his defensive work as very weak, including poor involvement in pressing and recovery phases. This stems from a playing style prioritizing explosive forward runs over tracking back, which exposes teams in high-intensity transitions, as noted in tactical breakdowns of his role under coaches demanding balanced pressing. Similarly, his offside awareness is rated very weak, leading to frequent traps caught by organized defenses in counter-attacking scenarios. Critics highlight occasional inefficiency in converting chances during knockout stages, where PSG's Champions League exits under his tenure correlated with underperformance relative to (xG) in high-stakes matches, such as the 2021 run generating 6.7 xG across four games but failing to advance. At Real Madrid, early 2024-25 adaptation saw form dips, with Mbappé experiencing a noticeable decline after an initial scoring burst, attributed to mentality issues and struggles adjusting to La Liga's tighter spaces where his ball control proved less effective than in Ligue 1. His preference for individual dribbling and self-initiated plays over structured team patterns has drawn fire for fostering isolation, with observers noting he often opts for personal shots over passes to open teammates, even cutting off runs in the box. This , evident in critiques of lacking in during defeats, contrasts with demands for collective pressing post-possession loss, a key concern for coaches like Ancelotti. Injury proneness compounds consistency issues, with a history including multiple hamstring strains (e.g., 11 days in 2022-23, 6 days in 2024-25) and muscle injuries disrupting rhythm, alongside reports of low affecting availability. These absences, such as brief sidelining after international knocks in October 2025, have amplified form fluctuations during adaptation periods at new clubs.

Reception and impact

Accolades and comparisons to legends

Mbappé has secured numerous individual accolades highlighting his scoring prowess. He won the Golden Boot at the with eight goals, including a in the final, edging out . In the 2024–25 season, his debut campaign with Real Madrid, Mbappé claimed the with 31 goals, accumulating 62 points in the award's scoring system. He holds the record for most consecutive top scorer titles, achieving it six times from the 2018–19 to 2023–24 seasons. Additionally, Mbappé has been named Player of the Year five times. In competitions, Mbappé has set multiple precocity records, including becoming the youngest player to score ten goals at 18 years and 350 days, and the youngest to reach 25 goals. He reached 50 Champions League goals at age 25 years and 356 days, the second-youngest player to do so after . These milestones underscore his rapid ascent, with Mbappé contributing over 300 goals and assists combined for club and country by October 2025, elevating France's attacking output in international play. Comparisons to legends like and often cite Mbappé's explosive pace and finishing, akin to Henry's peak, though Henry is viewed by some contemporaries as more complete in link-up play. Arsène has likened Mbappé's early impact to Pelé's 1958 debut, emphasizing precocious goal tallies in major tournaments. Mbappé himself has dismissed equating his records to theirs, noting his youth relative to their career totals, while his verified benchmarks—such as surpassing Henry's goal pace by age 26—support the parallels in statistical dominance.

Criticisms of attitude and team dynamics

At Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappé faced accusations of exhibiting a haughty attitude that alienated teammates, particularly after extending his contract in 2022 amid threats to leave, which granted him significant influence over team decisions and playing time. In November 2023, following Mbappé's hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Reims, manager Luis Enrique stated he was "not very happy" with Mbappé, emphasizing that while the goals were commendable, Mbappé could contribute more to the team's overall play. Reports from 2018 negotiations revealed demands for private jet travel, personal staff allowances, and clauses ensuring a exceeding Neymar's, alongside compensation if PSG faced Champions League bans, portraying an image of entitlement that prioritized individual perks over collective harmony. These behaviors fueled perceptions of diva-like conduct, with squad members reportedly resenting his "king-like" status despite initial relief at his retention. Tensions with Neymar and Messi at PSG highlighted strains in team dynamics, as Neymar stated in 2025 that Mbappé displayed toward Messi upon the latter's 2021 arrival, leading to behavioral changes, minor conflicts, and a shift in group interactions. Insiders claimed Mbappé failed to show to Messi, even after the Argentine's wins, contributing to a distant relationship that undermined the trio's cohesion despite their on-paper talent. Mbappé has publicly defended his professionalism, emphasizing team-first contributions, yet teammate accounts and observed favoritism in tactics—such as adjusted formations to maximize his goals—suggested a pattern of prioritizing personal statistics over balanced play. Upon joining Real Madrid in 2024, early integration issues arose over his preferred left-wing role conflicting with Vinícius Júnior's established position, prompting Ancelotti to experiment with central striker duties that Mbappé reportedly found frustrating by November 2024. Former player Emmanuel Petit alleged in late 2024 that Ancelotti and several squad members opposed Mbappé's signing, viewing it as imposed rather than merit-based, exacerbating ego-related concerns within the dressing room. By July 2025, club officials planned disciplinary talks with Mbappé and Vinícius for lapses in effort and leadership, indicating persistent dynamics issues despite Ancelotti's public dismissal of ego clashes. In January 2026, during the Spanish Supercopa final in Saudi Arabia, Mbappé—who had traveled despite a knee injury under assessment—defied coach Xabi Alonso's instructions by leading teammates to refuse the traditional guard of honor to Barcelona after defeat, an incident recorded in viral video and cited as exemplifying his overriding influence on team conduct in loss. These frictions contrast Mbappé's self-portrayed adaptability, with evidence pointing to challenges in subordinating individual ambitions to team structure. In February 2026, amid intensified criticisms of his work rate, attitude, and perceived individualism at Real Madrid, France national team coach Didier Deschamps publicly defended Mbappé, asserting that "within the French national team, he acts like a true captain" and is adored by younger players. Deschamps rejected the image of Mbappé as overly selfish or individualistic, acknowledging that a striker requires a degree of selfishness while emphasizing Mbappé's leadership role and decisive contributions over metrics such as covering 11 kilometers per match, which he stated would not suit the player's explosive profile.

Controversies

Contract disputes and transfer sagas

Mbappé transferred from AS to Paris Saint-Germain on August 31, 2017, via a season-long with an obligation to buy for €180 million (£165.7 million at the time), which PSG activated permanently in June 2018. The structure allowed to retain a sell-on clause while enabling Mbappé's camp to prioritize PSG's immediate financial package over competing bids, including from Real Madrid, amid rivals' intra-league dynamics. This high-value arrangement for an 18-year-old underscored early leverage tactics, as Mbappé's breakout 2016–17 season at —scoring 26 goals—drove bidding competition without a direct sale fee upfront. By early 2022, with his PSG contract set to expire in 2023, Mbappé's camp fueled a public transfer auction, openly courting through interviews and stalled renewal talks, which pressured PSG to concede on demands. On May 21, 2022, he signed a three-year extension to June 2025, reportedly including a €300 million loyalty bonus and elevated wages exceeding €70 million annually gross, despite 's persistent overtures. The renewal incorporated a reported informal agreement permitting a free exit in 2024, reflecting Mbappé's prioritization of short-term financial security and preparation over an immediate move. In February 2024, Mbappé notified PSG of his departure intent, leading to a tense final months marked by training exclusions and frosty relations, as the club sought to retain value from prior investments. His contract expired on June 30, 2024, enabling a free transfer to Real Madrid, where he inked a five-year deal on June 3 with a net annual salary of €15 million and a signing bonus of €150 million (€30 million per year), deferred over the term alongside 80% image rights retention. This outcome, after PSG's cumulative outlay surpassing €600 million in wages and amortization since 2017, exemplified Mbappé's repeated use of expiring contracts and media speculation to maximize personal gains without transfer fees benefiting his outgoing club.

National team absences and public backlash

In October 2024, Kylian Mbappé was omitted from the national team's squad for matches against and , citing a minor injury sustained earlier that month. Despite this, Mbappé returned to play for Real Madrid in a fixture against on October 2, prompting widespread criticism in for prioritizing club commitments over national duty. As 's , his absence fueled debates about his and dedication, with media outlets and fans questioning why he deemed himself unfit for international play yet available for club matches. Reports of Mbappé being spotted in a nightclub shortly after the squad announcement intensified the backlash, portraying him as symptomatic of broader post-Euro 2024 disillusionment within the team. The controversy escalated in November 2024 when Mbappé was excluded from the subsequent squad for Nations League games against and , this time not due to injury but attributed to ongoing fitness concerns and poor form at Real Madrid. Coach emphasized Mbappé's physical and psychological struggles, defending the decision amid 's transitional phase following their semifinal exit at , where Mbappé had underperformed despite captaining the side. Public and media reaction highlighted perceived entitlement, contrasting Mbappé's selective absences with his consistent availability for Real Madrid—where he featured in 15 matches across competitions from August to November 2024—while endured a winless streak in the Nations League. Critics argued this pattern undermined his role as a unifying figure, especially after Euro 2024's lackluster group stage and Mbappé's self-described "failure" in the tournament. By October 2025, Mbappé withdrew from a camp ahead of a qualifier against due to an ankle , marking another absence that reignited over his international reliability. Despite later affirmations of commitment in December 2024 interviews—where he stressed respect for Deschamps' selections and the primacy of national team service—these episodes symbolized a perceived erosion of focus amid club pressures and personal form dips. French media outlets, including L'Équipe, documented fan frustration through campaigns and opinion pieces decrying a " crisis," though Deschamps maintained the absences were medically justified rather than indicative of waning . This persisted into 2025, contrasting sharply with Mbappé's near-uninterrupted club schedule, where he logged over 90% availability in league and European fixtures during the same periods. In October 2024, Swedish prosecutors initiated an investigation into an alleged reported to have occurred at a hotel on October 8, shortly after Mbappé's visit to the city on October 7 for a promotional event with . Swedish media, including , identified Mbappé as the unnamed , prompting his representatives to denounce the reports as "false and irresponsible" and Mbappé himself to assert his innocence on . He cooperated with investigators by providing a statement remotely, denying any involvement in the incident. The probe was closed on December 12, 2024, after prosecutors determined there was insufficient evidence to support charges or proceed further. No formal charges were filed against Mbappé, and authorities confirmed the lack of corroborating evidence beyond the initial complaint. In July 2025, the prosecutor's office opened a preliminary investigation into Mbappé over payments totaling approximately €180,000 made in June 2023 to five French police officers assigned to the national team's security detail, examining potential undeclared work and laundering of fraud. The transactions, reportedly via checks from Mbappé's account for "private services" during the period in , were described by his legal team as legitimate donations compliant with French law. The probe remains active as of October 2025, with no charges filed and Mbappé not directly implicated as a .

Personal life

Family and relationships

Kylian Mbappé was born to Wilfried Mbappé, a former footballer and coach of Cameroonian origin born in Douala, and Fayza Lamari, a former professional handball player of Algerian Kabyle descent; the couple married in 1997 and both have served as his agents, providing significant guidance in his early career development. Mbappé maintains close family bonds, with his parents emphasizing discipline and athletic values from his upbringing in Bondy, a Paris suburb, which his mother has described as a stabilizing influence amid professional pressures. He has two brothers: an older adoptive sibling, Jirès Kembo Ekoko, a retired professional footballer, and a younger biological brother, Ethan Mbappé (born December 29, 2006), who debuted for Paris Saint-Germain's senior team in 2022 before transferring to Lille in 2024, where he scored his first Ligue 1 goal in September 2025 while representing France's youth teams. Mbappé has kept his romantic life private, with no confirmed long-term partnerships or as of 2025; he stated in September 2025 that he prioritized his football career over marriage, noting, "I chose my career, maybe I'm right, maybe I'm wrong." He has no children and has expressed reluctance to encourage any future offspring toward football, citing its demands. Rumors linked him to model Inès Rau in 2022 after public appearances, including at the , but the association was unconfirmed and reportedly ended; Mbappé affirmed in July 2025 that he was single, having experienced love previously but finding relationships "complicated" due to his schedule, a view echoed by his mother who noted his lack of time outside football. Since joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, Mbappé has been nicknamed "Donatello" by his teammates due to his resemblance to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles character of the same name.

Education and interests outside football

Mbappé received his early education at a private in , where he was regarded as academically gifted despite not always adhering to rules. His parents stressed the importance of schooling alongside football, fostering his eloquence and broader knowledge. However, from age 12, he shifted focus to the elite Clairefontaine national football academy, which curtailed traditional academic progression, and he did not attend college or university, prioritizing professional development instead. Beyond football, Mbappé demonstrates through self-directed learning, including extensive reading of books, which he credits for enhancing his language skills and . He has expressed a particular affinity for video games, spending significant time playing titles like —for which he featured on the cover of in 2020, calling it a "dream come true"—and , often engaging with the latter during his academy residence. These pursuits reflect a strategic akin to his on-pitch . Mbappé also maintains interests in music, curating personal playlists for travel—such as the 2021 "Never Still" selection shared via —and enjoying , which he has highlighted as a team activity alongside teammates like . These hobbies provide outlets for relaxation and creativity amid his demanding career.

Off-field endeavors

Sponsorships and endorsements

Mbappé signed a sponsorship deal with Nike in 2017, shortly after turning professional, which has included custom boot lines like the Vapor and prominent roles in global advertising campaigns emphasizing his speed and agility. In 2019, he extended the agreement to a 10-year contract reportedly worth at least £14 million annually, positioning him as one of the brand's key soccer ambassadors despite Real Madrid's kit partnership with . This partnership has generated signature products and endorsements that leverage his on-field performances, such as goal-scoring records, to drive sales in performance footwear and apparel. He maintains ambassadorships with luxury watchmaker Hublot, promoting timepieces through events and media appearances that align with his elite athlete persona, and Oakley for eyewear endorsements. In 2020, EA Sports selected him as the cover star for FIFA 21, one of the youngest athletes to achieve this, capitalizing on his rising global fame from the 2018 World Cup. These deals, tied to his marketability as a prolific scorer and French national icon, contribute approximately $25 million in annual off-field earnings as of 2024, per Forbes estimates, bolstering his overall net worth exceeding €180 million by mid-2025.

Philanthropic efforts

In January 2020, Mbappé founded the Inspired by KM association to promote education, sports access, and for underprivileged youth, initially targeting initiatives in the area where he grew up. The foundation's programs include the We Care For All initiative, which supports vulnerable children through targeted aid, and has expanded to fund school infrastructure, such as renovations at a nursery and in , . Following France's victory, Mbappé donated his full tournament earnings—approximately €400,000 in match fees plus a €100,000 winner's bonus—to Premiers de Cordée, a charity enabling sports participation for hospitalized children and those with disabilities. He has also contributed memorabilia, including a 2018 World Cup shirt, to auctions benefiting similar causes. Amid the crisis in March 2020, Mbappé provided a "very large" undisclosed donation to the Foundation, focused on aiding homeless populations facing heightened vulnerabilities during lockdowns. In July 2023, Mbappé traveled to —his father's birthplace—to advance foundation efforts, visiting schools in and that serve deaf children and financing classroom construction in Djébale to improve educational facilities. These actions reflect a pattern of directing resources toward youth development in France's suburbs and African communities tied to his heritage, though the foundation's annual impact remains modest relative to Mbappé's reported €70 million-plus salary at Paris Saint-Germain. No substantial evidence supports claims of insincere motives, as projects demonstrate multi-year follow-through rather than isolated publicity stunts.

Business investments and wealth management

Mbappé established Coalition Capital as his primary investment vehicle to manage and deploy capital into diverse sectors, reflecting a strategy focused on long-term value creation through equity stakes in technology and consumer-facing enterprises. In September 2024, the firm acquired over a 10% stake in Loewe Technology, a German audio electronics manufacturer, marking an expansion into hardware innovation. Earlier, through Interconnected Ventures, he invested as an angel in Sorare, a French blockchain-based platform for digital sports collectibles, beginning in 2022 and serving as a board advisor. His portfolio extends to luxury consumer platforms and alternative sports, with a 2025 investment in Wristcheck, a marketplace for authenticated high-end watches backed by figures like . In March 2025, Coalition Capital purchased a stake in the SailGP team, a high-speed league, diversifying into non-football athletics amid growing global interest in the sport. These selections prioritize scalable tech and experiential ventures over speculative assets, aligning with empirical trends in athlete diversification away from volatile . Mbappé's holdings serve as a core pillar of wealth preservation, including a €10 million in Paris's district acquired for its proximity to training facilities and capital appreciation potential. Following his 2024 transfer to Real Madrid, he resides in a secure property within Madrid's La Finca enclave, emphasizing privacy and asset stability in high-value urban markets. Such acquisitions, concentrated in established European hubs, mitigate currency and market risks compared to overseas speculation. Contract negotiations reveal a for structures heavy on performance-linked bonuses and deferred signing fees, as seen in his PSG extension with a €150 million bonus amortized over five years atop a €31.25 million base, optimizing liquidity and tax efficiency under French fiscal rules. At Real Madrid, his deal incorporates substantial upfront incentives amortized annually, prioritizing incentive alignment over fixed salary inflation. This approach, informed by advisory input, favors variable compensation tied to on-field output, reducing exposure to club financial instability while amplifying returns from sustained excellence.

Career statistics

Club statistics

Mbappé's professional club career encompasses stints at AS Monaco (2015–2017), Paris Saint-Germain (2017–2024), and Real Madrid (2024–present), with totals across all competitions (domestic league, cups, and European) exceeding 450 appearances and 350 goals as of October 2025. The following table summarizes his appearances, goals, and assists by club:
ClubAppearancesGoalsAssists
AS Monaco602716
Paris Saint-Germain308256110
Real Madrid847310
These figures reflect contributions in , , , , , and other competitions, with Mbappé's goal-scoring efficiency particularly pronounced in league play (e.g., 203 goals for PSG). Assists data, tracked primarily via event-based logging, highlight his playmaking alongside finishing.

International statistics


Kylian Mbappé has earned 94 caps for the France senior national team, scoring 55 goals, as of 11 January 2026. His goals include notable milestones such as his 50th international goal, achieved on 8 June 2025, in a UEFA Nations League match against Germany.
CompetitionAppearancesGoals
1412
51
145
World Cup qualifiers2012
European Championship qualifiers1512
Friendlies2911
At the youth level, Mbappé recorded 7 goals in 8 appearances for the France U19 team between January and July 2016. His senior international output features multiple hat-tricks, including four goals in a single qualification match against on 10 October 2025.

Honours and records

Team honours

AS Monaco Paris Saint-Germain Real Madrid France
  • FIFA World Cup: 2018
  • UEFA Nations League: 2020–21

Individual awards and records

Mbappé earned the Best Young Player award at the 2018 FIFA World Cup for his four goals, including one in the final against Croatia. He won the Golden Boot at the 2022 FIFA World Cup as top scorer with eight goals across seven matches, highlighted by a hat-trick in the final against Argentina. Mbappé holds the record for most goals in FIFA World Cup finals, with four total (one in 2018 and three in 2022). In domestic leagues, Mbappé claimed the for the 2024–25 season after scoring 31 goals in , the first Real Madrid player to win it since . He also secured the as 's top scorer that year with the same tally. Mbappé is Ligue 1's record top scorer with six titles: 33 goals in 2018–19, 18 in 2019–20 (shared), 27 in 2020–21, 28 in 2021–22, 29 in 2022–23, and 27 in 2023–24. Mbappé has been named Player of the Year a record five times (2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2022–23). He received the Globe Soccer Best Men's Player award in 2021. Additional honors include the for 2023–24 and five Player of the Season awards. Mbappé has received repeated recognition in the Ballon d'Or voting. In 2017, at 18 years old, he became the youngest nominee in the history of the award at the time and finished seventh following his breakout season with Monaco. He has since recorded consistent top-10 finishes, with his best placement being third in 2023. Now aged 27 in 2026 (having turned 27 in December 2025), Mbappé has yet to win the Ballon d'Or but is considered a strong favorite for the 2026 edition, driven by his exceptional form at Real Madrid (34 goals in 28 appearances during the 2025/26 season) and potential for success in the Champions League and 2026 FIFA World Cup. Among his records, Mbappé became the youngest player to score 100 goals for a single club in , reaching the milestone for Paris Saint-Germain at age 22 years and 357 days in December 2021. He surpassed Edinson Cavani's 200-goal mark for PSG across all competitions in March 2023 at age 24. Mbappé is the second-youngest player to reach 50 goals, behind only .

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