Kylian Mbappé facts for kids
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Mbappé with Paris Saint-Germain in 2019
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| Date of birth | 20 December 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Paris, France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Real Madrid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2004–2013 | AS Bondy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2015 | Monaco | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Monaco II | 12 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2018 | Monaco | 41 | (16) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | → Paris Saint-Germain (loan) | 27 | (13) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2024 | Paris Saint-Germain | 178 | (162) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024– | Real Madrid | 18 | (12) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2014 | France U17 | 2 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | France U19 | 11 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017– | France | 86 | (48) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kylian Mbappé Lottin (born 20 December 1998) is a French professional footballer. He plays as a forward for the club Real Madrid. He also captains the France national team. Many people think he is one of the best players in the world. He is known for his amazing dribbling, powerful finishing, and incredible speed.
Kylian was born in Paris and grew up in Bondy. He started his senior club career in 2015 with Monaco. There, he helped them win the Ligue 1 title in the 2016–17 season. In 2017, when he was just 18, Mbappé joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). This was a huge transfer worth €180 million. It made him the second-most expensive player ever and the most expensive teenage player.
With PSG, he won six Ligue 1 titles and four Coupes de France. He also led the club to their first ever UEFA Champions League final in 2020. He is PSG's all-time top goalscorer. In 2024, Mbappé moved to Real Madrid.
For his country, Mbappé first played for France in 2017 at age 18. At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, he became the youngest French player to score in a World Cup. He was also the second teenager, after Pelé, to score in a World Cup final. France won the tournament, and he received the Best Young Player Award. He also helped France win the UEFA Nations League in 2021. At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, France reached the final again. Mbappé won the Golden Boot for scoring the most goals. He also scored a hat-trick in the final, setting a new record.
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Early Life and Growing Up
Kylian Mbappé Lottin was born on 20 December 1998 in Paris. He grew up in Bondy, a suburb near Paris. His father, Wilfried Mbappé, is a football coach from Cameroon. His mother, Fayza Lamari, is a former handball player from Algeria. Kylian has a younger brother, Ethan Mbappé, who also plays football. His older adopted brother, Jirès Kembo Ekoko, was also a professional footballer.
As a child, Mbappé went to a private school. He was very smart but sometimes a bit wild. He learned Spanish and became fluent in it. When he was growing up, Mbappé looked up to many famous footballers. Some of his idols were Zinedine Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Thierry Henry. His favorite team has always been Real Madrid.
Club Football Journey
Starting Out at Monaco
Mbappé began his football journey at AS Bondy, where his father was his coach. Later, he joined the Clairefontaine academy. Many big clubs, like Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Liverpool, wanted to sign him. When he was 11, Real Madrid even invited him to train with their youth team.
In July 2013, at age 14, Mbappé joined the youth academy of Monaco. He signed a three-year contract. Monaco beat out other top clubs, including Real Madrid, to get him.
Becoming a Star at Monaco
In October 2015, Mbappé was so good that he quickly moved from Monaco's reserve team to the main squad. He played his first game for the senior team on 2 December 2015. He was just 16 years and 347 days old, making him Monaco's youngest player ever. He broke the record set by Thierry Henry.
On 20 February 2016, Mbappé scored his first goal for Monaco. He was 17 years and 62 days old, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the club's history. He signed his first professional contract in March 2016. Monaco's vice-president said he knew early on that Mbappé was a "phenomenon."
Mbappé scored his first hat-trick (three goals in one game) on 14 December 2016. This was in a 7–0 win against Rennes. On 11 February 2017, he scored his first Ligue 1 hat-trick. He was only 18 years old. He also scored his first goal in a European competition against Manchester City.
Mbappé helped Monaco win the Ligue 1 title in the 2016–17 season. He scored 26 goals in 44 matches. He said that his teammate Radamel Falcao helped him a lot, teaching him to be "calm" during games.
Moving to Paris Saint-Germain
Record Transfer and Early Success
On 31 August 2017, Mbappé joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). It was a loan deal that became a permanent transfer for €180 million. This made him the most expensive teenager ever and the second-most expensive player in football history. He wore the number 29 shirt.
Mbappé played his first game for PSG on 8 September 2017, scoring a goal in a 5–1 win. He quickly scored his first European goal for PSG against Celtic. On 6 December, he scored his tenth Champions League goal, becoming the youngest player to reach that many goals at 18 years old. PSG won the league title in his first season.
In July 2018, Mbappé changed his jersey number to 7. He said it was a "legendary" number that many great players had worn. In his first game with the number 7, he scored two goals. On 1 September, he scored and assisted in a win against Nîmes. However, he also received his first red card in his career.
On 8 October, Mbappé scored four goals in just 13 minutes against Lyon. He was the youngest player in 45 years to score four goals in a Ligue 1 game. In December, he won the Kopa Trophy, given to the best under-21 player in the world.
PSG won the Ligue 1 title again in the 2018–19 season. Mbappé was named the Ligue 1 Player of the Year. He was also the top goalscorer with 33 goals.
On 22 October 2019, he scored a perfect hat-trick (a goal with his right foot, left foot, and head) in a Champions League game against Club Brugge. He became the youngest player to score at least 15 goals in the competition.
In May 2020, PSG won the Ligue 1 title after the season ended early due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mbappé was the joint-top scorer with 18 goals. He helped PSG win the Coupe de France final and the Coupe de la Ligue final, completing a domestic treble (winning three major trophies). PSG reached the Champions League final but lost to Bayern Munich.
More Trophies and Records
Mbappé missed the start of the 2020–21 season after getting COVID-19. On 5 December, he scored his 100th goal for PSG. He became only the fifth player to do so for the club. He also became the youngest player in Champions League history to reach 20 goals.
On 16 February 2021, Mbappé scored a Champions League hat-trick against Barcelona. This was a huge achievement. He also became PSG's third-highest scorer. He finished the Ligue 1 season as the top scorer for the third year in a row.
In August 2021, some fans booed Mbappé because of rumors he wanted to join Real Madrid. However, he continued to play well for PSG. On 12 December 2021, he scored his 100th Ligue 1 goal for PSG. He was the youngest player to score 100 goals for a single team in the French top league since 1950.
On 21 May 2022, Mbappé signed a new contract with PSG until 2025. This ended a lot of talk about him moving to Real Madrid. He finished the season as the top scorer for the fourth year in a row. He also became the first player to be both the top scorer and top assist provider in the league's history.
PSG's All-Time Top Scorer
On 13 August 2022, Mbappé scored his first goal of the season. Eight days later, he scored his first hat-trick of the season in a 7–1 win. His first goal was scored in just eight seconds, making it the second-fastest goal in Ligue 1 history. On 11 October, he became PSG's leading goal scorer in European competitions.
On 26 February 2023, Mbappé scored two goals against Marseille. This made him the club's joint all-time top goal scorer with 200 goals, matching Edinson Cavani's record. In the next game, he scored his 201st goal, becoming PSG's all-time leading scorer. He finished the Ligue 1 season as top scorer for the fifth year in a row.
In June 2023, Mbappé said he would not renew his contract with PSG, which was set to end in June 2024. Despite rumors, he said he was happy at PSG. After some discussions, he rejoined the first team in August 2023.
On 3 January 2024, Mbappé scored his 111th goal at the Parc des Princes stadium, becoming the all-time top goalscorer there. On 7 January, he scored his first hat-trick of the year, becoming the club's all-time top scorer in the Coupe de France. On 10 May 2024, Mbappé announced he would leave PSG at the end of the season. He played his last game for the club on 25 May, winning the Coupe de France final. He also finished as the Champions League top scorer with 8 goals.
Joining Real Madrid
On 3 June 2024, Real Madrid announced that Mbappé had signed a five-year contract. This move ended many years of speculation about him joining the club. On 10 July, Real Madrid announced his official presentation. He received the number 9 shirt, previously worn by Karim Benzema. On 16 July, 80,000 fans came to the Santiago Bernabéu stadium to welcome him, similar to Cristiano Ronaldo's presentation in 2009.
Mbappé played his first game for Real Madrid on 14 August 2024 in the 2024 UEFA Super Cup. He scored a goal in a 2–0 win. He scored his first La Liga goals on 1 September, netting two in a 2–0 victory. On 17 September, he scored his first Champions League goal for Real Madrid. On 10 December, Mbappé scored his 50th Champions League goal.
International Career for France
Youth and Senior Debut
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In July 2016, Mbappé scored five goals for the France U19 team. They won the 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. He was part of the tournament's best team.
Mbappé was first called up to the French senior squad in March 2017. He made his debut on 25 March, becoming one of the youngest players to play for France. On 31 August, he scored his first goal for France in a World Cup qualification match.
Winning the FIFA World Cup
On 17 May 2018, Mbappé was chosen for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. On 21 June, he scored his first World Cup goal, becoming the youngest French goalscorer in World Cup history at 19. On 30 June, he was named man of the match in a thrilling 4–3 win against Argentina. He scored two goals, becoming the second teenager after Pelé to do so in a World Cup match.
On 15 July, Mbappé scored a goal in the 2018 World Cup final against Croatia. France won 4–2. He was the second teenager, after Pelé, to score in a World Cup final. He scored four goals in the tournament and won the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player Award. Pelé even congratulated him, saying, "welcome to the club."
On 11 June 2019, Mbappé scored his 100th career goal for France. On 5 September 2020, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 win against Sweden. He later tested positive for COVID-19 but returned to play for France.
The UEFA Euro 2020 tournament was postponed to 2021. Mbappé played in the tournament but did not score any goals. France was eliminated in the round of 16 after a penalty shoot-out against Switzerland, where Mbappé missed the decisive penalty.
Nations League Title and Second World Cup Final
In the Nations League semi-final on 7 October 2021, Mbappé helped France come back to beat Belgium 3–2. Three days later, in the final against Spain, he scored the winning goal, giving France their first title in the competition. He won the Golden Boot award for being the top scorer in the Nations League Finals.
On 13 November, Mbappé scored four goals in an 8–0 win over Kazakhstan. This was his first hat-trick for France and helped them qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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France started their 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar against Australia. Mbappé was involved in three goals in a 4–1 victory. Four days later, he scored both goals in a 2–1 win over Denmark, securing France's spot in the knockout stages. In the round of 16 against Poland, Mbappé scored two more goals in a 3–1 win.
France reached the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina. Mbappé became only the second player in history to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final. He scored three goals, including two quick ones to bring France back from 2–0 down. He scored a penalty in extra time to make it 3–3. Although France lost in a penalty shoot-out, Mbappé won the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot with eight goals. He also became the all-time top goalscorer in World Cup finals with four goals.
Becoming France's Captain
On 21 March 2023, Mbappé was named the new captain of France. Three days later, in his first match as captain, he helped France to a 4–0 victory over the Netherlands, scoring two goals. On 19 June, he scored his 40th goal for France. He also became the youngest player to play 70 games for his country.
On 13 October, Mbappé scored two goals against the Netherlands, helping France qualify for UEFA Euro 2024. He also passed Michel Platini to become France's fourth all-time top scorer. On 18 November, Mbappé scored a hat-trick and assisted three goals in a huge 14–0 win over Gibraltar. This was France's largest-ever victory. His third goal was his 300th career goal.
In France's first Euro 2024 match, Mbappé broke his nose. He later scored his first goal ever at the European Championships from a penalty against Poland. France reached the semi-finals but lost to Spain.
How Kylian Mbappé Plays
Mbappé is a very flexible forward. He can play as a winger on either side because he is good with both feet. He can cut inside from the left wing to shoot with his stronger right foot. From the right, he can create chances and pass to teammates. He can also play in the center as a main striker. He is calm when shooting and has a great eye for goal.
Mbappé is known for his amazing dribbling skills. He has explosive speed, quick feet, and a great first touch. He uses clever moves, like step overs, or sudden changes in speed to get past defenders. He is very good at controlling the ball while running fast. He also makes smart runs into open spaces, making him dangerous on counter-attacks.
Many people have compared Mbappé to football legends. Arsène Wenger said he has "similar qualities" to Thierry Henry. His performances at the 2018 World Cup led to comparisons with Pelé. Former player Nicolas Anelka said Mbappé's ability to run at defenses reminded him of Ronaldo Nazario.
Life Outside Football
Mbappé is a Christian. In an interview, he talked about how he gave up normal teenage activities to focus on football. He said he didn't go out with friends much. But he is happy because he is "living the life he always dreamed of."
He has a huge following on social media, with over 100 million followers on Instagram. He speaks French, English, and Spanish fluently.
Sponsorships and Media
Mbappé has a sponsorship deal with Nike. In 2017, he launched his own football boots with Nike. In 2018, he showed off new Nike boots inspired by Brazilian striker Ronaldo. He also became a global ambassador for Swiss watchmaker Hublot.
Mbappé has been featured in EA Sports' FIFA video game series. On FIFA 18, he had the highest potential rating. His famous goal celebration (arms folded, hands tucked under armpits) was inspired by his younger brother Ethan. Mbappé was the cover star of FIFA 21, making him the youngest to appear on the cover alone.
In 2023, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He was also ranked third on the Forbes list of the world's highest-paid athletes.
Helping Others
On 22 February 2018, Mbappé met with French President Emmanuel Macron and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. They discussed a sports development project in Africa. Mbappé said developing African sport is important to him because of his parents' African roots.
In 2019, Mbappé donated money to help find football player Emiliano Sala, whose plane went missing. He also donated money to find the pilot.
In 2021, Mbappé became a "godfather" to two baby pandas at Beauval Zoo. This was part of a campaign to help protect pandas.
Investments
In July 2024, Mbappé's company, Interconnected Ventures, bought 80% of the French football club Caen. He became the owner of the club, which plays in Ligue 2.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
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| 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 | 0 | — | 14 | 1 | |
| 2016–17 | Ligue 1 | 29 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 6 | — | 44 | 26 | ||
| 2017–18 | Ligue 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 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 | 4 | — | 44 | 21 | |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2018–19 | Ligue 1 | 29 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 39 |
| 2019–20 | Ligue 1 | 20 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 30 | |
| 2020–21 | Ligue 1 | 31 | 27 | 5 | 7 | — | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 42 | ||
| 2021–22 | Ligue 1 | 35 | 28 | 3 | 5 | — | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 39 | ||
| 2022–23 | Ligue 1 | 34 | 29 | 1 | 5 | — | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 41 | ||
| 2023–24 | Ligue 1 | 29 | 27 | 6 | 8 | — | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 44 | ||
| Total | 205 | 175 | 27 | 35 | 9 | 2 | 64 | 42 | 3 | 2 | 308 | 256 | ||
| Real Madrid | 2024–25 | La Liga | 18 | 12 | 2 | 1 | — | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 19 | |
| Career total | 276 | 207 | 33 | 38 | 13 | 5 | 81 | 51 | 8 | 5 | 411 | 306 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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| 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 | |
| Total | 86 | 48 | |
Honours and Awards
Monaco
- Ligue 1: 2016–17
Paris Saint-Germain
- Ligue 1: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
- Coupe de France: 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2023–24
- Coupe de la Ligue: 2017–18, 2019–20
- Trophée des Champions: 2019, 2020, 2023
Real Madrid
- UEFA Super Cup: 2024
- FIFA Intercontinental Cup: 2024
France U19
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2016
France
- FIFA World Cup: 2018
- UEFA Nations League: 2020–21
Individual Awards
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2016
- Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year: 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19
- UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
- UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month: Many times between 2017 and 2023
- UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: 2016–17, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22
- Golden Boy: 2017
- FIFA World Cup Young Player Award: 2018
- FIFA World Cup Dream Team: 2018
- UEFA Team of the Year: 2018
- Kopa Trophy: 2018
- Ligue 1 Player of the Year: 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
- Ligue 1 top goalscorer: 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
- French Player of the Year: 2018, 2019, 2022–23, 2023–24
- FIFA FIFPRO World 11: 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024
- IFFHS Men's World Team: 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Ligue 1 top assist provider: 2021–22
- Globe Soccer Best Player of the Year: 2021, 2024
- UEFA Nations League Finals Golden Boot: 2021
- IFFHS World's Best Top Goal Scorer: 2022
- FIFA World Cup Golden Boot: 2022
- FIFA World Cup Silver Ball: 2022
- UEFA Champions League top scorer: 2023–24
- Gerd Müller Trophy: 2024 (shared)
Orders
Images for kids
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Mbappé holding the World Cup trophy after France won the 2018 World Cup final
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Mbappé playing for France in March 2018
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Mbappé warming up for Monaco in 2017
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Mbappé with Paris Saint-Germain in 2019
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Mbappé playing against Dynamo Dresden in July 2019
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Left-to-right: Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Neymar playing against Marseille in Le Classique, October 2021
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Mbappé (right) celebrating a goal with PSG teammates Messi (left) and Neymar (middle)
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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
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Mbappé in a 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage match against Australia, November 2022
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Mbappé's explosive movement is often highlighted as one of his most important assets
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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.
See also
In Spanish: Kylian Mbappé para niños
- List of association football families
- List of Paris Saint-Germain F.C. records and statistics
- France national football team records and statistics
