Kylian Mbappé is widely regarded as one of the best footballers of his generation. At just 26 years old and still entering his prime, the French forward has already achieved what many players only dream of — winning the FIFA World Cup, breaking scoring records, and becoming a global icon.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico on the horizon, Mbappé is expected to lead the France national team once again. As Les Bleus chase another title, here’s a closer look at why Mbappé continues to dominate world football.
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Player Profile: Kylian Mbappé
- Full Name: Kylian Mbappé Lottin
- Date of Birth: December 20, 1998
- Place of Birth: Bondy, France
- Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Position: Forward
- Preferred Foot: Right
Club Information:
Current Club:
- Real Madrid (LaLiga) – 2024-present
Previous Clubs:
- AS Monaco (France) – 2015-2018
- Paris Saint-Germain (France) – 2017-2024
Mbappé flourished as teenager in AS Monaco, winning Ligue 1 title, before becoming the second-most-expensive player of all time after signing after he signed for Paris Saint-Germain on an eventual permanent transfer worth €180 million. With PSG, he won six Ligue 1 titles and four Coupes de France, including a domestic quadruple in the 2019–20 season.
In 2024, Mbappé joined Real Madrid on a free transfer, making it one of the most high-profile signings in football. He broke the record for the most goals scored by a Real Madrid player in their debut season, with 43 goals.
International Career
National Team: France
Debut: March 25, 2017 vs Luxembourg
Caps: 90
Goals: 50
Captain Since: 2023
Milestone: He helped France win the 2018 FIFA World Cup and claimed the Golden Boot at the 2022 edition.
Mbappé has firmly cemented his status as a French legend — leading his team to a World Cup title at just 19, and coming within a step of a second before even turning 24.
He also became only the second teenager to score in a World Cup final, joining the legendary Pelé. Without a doubt, Les Bleus will exprerience more success with Mbappé leading the charge for years to come.
Major Tournaments Played:
- FIFA World Cup – 2018 (winner), 2022 (runners-up)
- UEFA Euro Championship – 2020, 2022, 2024
- UEFA Nations League – 2018-19, 2020-21 (winner), 2022-23, 2024-25
Player Data
Playing Style: Explosiveness, pace, finishing, flair, dribbling
Strength: Composed under pressure, explosively quick, versatile across the front three positions, clinical finisher
Weakness: Limited aerial ability, not strong defensively, injury-prone
Career Accomplishments
- 1x FIFA World Cup Winner (2018)
- Pichichi Trophy (2024-25)
- 1x World Cup Golden Boot (2022)
- 1x UEFA Nations League Winner (2021)
- 1x European Golden Shoe: (2025)
- 7x Ligue 1 Winner (2016–17 with Monaco; 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24 with PSG)
- 4x Coupe de France Winner
- 2x Coupe de la Ligue Winner
- 1x UEFA Super Cup Winner
- 1x FIFA Intercontinental Cup Winner
- 6x Ligue 1 Top Scorer: (2018–19 to 2023–24)
Statistics:
Club Appearances and Statistics:
| Club | Seasons | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco | 2015–17 | 60 | 27 |
| PSG | 2017–24 | 308 | 256 |
| Real Madrid | 2024–25 | 56 | 43 |
| Total | 2015-2025 | 424 | 326 |
Country Appearances and Statistics:
| Competition | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup (finals) | 14 | 12 |
| World Cup Qualifiers | 12 | 6 |
| UEFA Euro (finals) | 6 | 1 |
| Euro Qualifiers | 13 | 12 |
| UEFA Nations League | 15 | 7 |
| International Friendlies | 19 | 12 |
| Total | 79 | 50 |
Fun Trivia:
- Mbappé is only the second player to score a hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup final (after Geoff Hurst in 1966).
- He is a huge Cristiano Ronaldo growing up and now plays at Ronaldo’s former club, Real Madrid.
- Although right-footed, Mbappé is naturally left-handed.
- In 2018, he donated all his World Cup earnings to charity.
- Mbappé is the youngest player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, netting three goals against Argentina in 2022 at just 23 years, 11 months, and 28 days old.
