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Kylian Mbappé

Mbappé with France in 2026
Personal information
Full name	Kylian Mbappé Lottin
Date of birth	(1998-12-20) 20 December 1998 (age 27)
Place of birth	Paris, France
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Real Madrid
Number	10
Youth career
2004–2013	Bondy
2013–2015	Monaco
Senior career*
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	65	(56)
International career‡
2014	France U17	2	(0)
2016	France U19	11	(7)
2017–	France	104	(64)
Medal record Men's football Representing  France FIFA World Cup Winner 2018 Runner-up 2022 UEFA Nations League Winner 2021 Third 2025 UEFA European Under-19 Championship Winner 2016
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:00, 23 May 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:09, 9 July 2026 (UTC)

Kylian Mbappé Lottin, born on December 20, 1998, is a French professional footballer. He plays as a forward for the famous club Real Madrid and is the captain of the French national team. Many people consider him one of the best players in the world. He is known for his incredible speed, amazing dribbling skills, and how accurately he scores goals.

Kylian grew up in Bondy, near Paris. He started his professional club career in 2015 with Monaco. In the 2016–17 season, he helped Monaco win their first Ligue 1 title in 17 years. In 2017, when he was just 18, Mbappé joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). This move made him one of the most expensive players ever. He helped PSG win six Ligue 1 titles and became their all-time top goalscorer with 256 goals. In 2024, he moved to Real Madrid. He won the European Golden Shoe in 2025 and the Pichichi Trophy in 2025 and 2026.

For his country, Mbappé first played for France in 2017. At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, he was only the second teenager, after the legendary Pelé, to score in a World Cup final. France won that tournament, and Mbappé was named the Best Young Player. 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 and set a new record for goals in World Cup final matches. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he became France's all-time top goalscorer.

Mbappé has received many awards, including the Golden Boy in 2017 and the Kopa Trophy in 2018. He has been named the UEFA Champions League top scorer twice. He is also recognized for being one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

Kylian's Early Life and Family

Kylian Mbappé Lottin was born on December 20, 1998, in Paris, France. He grew up in a town called Bondy, just outside Paris. His father, Wilfrid Mbappé, is a football coach. His mother, Fayza Lamari, was a handball player. Kylian has a younger brother, Ethan, who also plays football. He also has an older adopted brother, Jirès Kembo Ekoko, who used to be a professional footballer.

When Kylian was a child, he went to a private school. He was very smart but also quite energetic! At 15, he started learning Spanish and became very good at it. Growing up, Kylian loved watching football. His favorite team was Real Madrid. He also admired many famous players like Zinedine Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi.

Kylian's Club Journey

Starting Young: From Bondy to Monaco

Kylian started playing football at just six years old for a local club called AS Bondy. His father was one of his coaches. Soon, his amazing talent led him to the famous Clairefontaine football academy. Many big clubs, like Real Madrid and Chelsea, wanted to sign him. When he was 11, Real Madrid even invited him to train with their youth teams.

At 14, in July 2013, Mbappé joined the youth academy of Monaco. Monaco was very keen to have him, and he signed a three-year contract.

Monaco Success: A Rising Star

Kylian quickly showed how good he was. In December 2015, at just 16 years old, he made his first-team debut for Monaco. This made him the youngest player ever to play for Monaco's senior team. He broke a record set by the legendary Thierry Henry! In February 2016, he scored his first goal, becoming Monaco's youngest goalscorer.

During the 2016–17 season, Mbappé truly shone. He scored his first hat-trick (three goals in one game) in December 2016. He also scored many important goals in the UEFA Champions League, helping Monaco reach the semi-finals. That season, Monaco won the Ligue 1 title, and Kylian scored 26 goals in total.

Joining Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)

On August 31, 2017, Mbappé moved to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). He first joined on loan, and then the move became permanent for a very large amount of money. This made him one of the most expensive teenage players ever. He was given the number 29 shirt.

PSG Triumphs: Goals and Records

Kylian made his PSG debut in September 2017, scoring a goal in a big 5–1 win. He quickly became a key player, scoring his tenth Champions League goal at just 18. In July 2018, he switched to the number 7 shirt.

In his second season, 2018–19, Mbappé scored two goals in his first game. He later scored four goals in just 13 minutes against Lyon! In December, he won the Kopa Trophy for the best young player in the world. PSG won the Ligue 1 title, and Mbappé was the league's top goalscorer with 33 goals. He also won the Player of the Year award.

The 2019–20 season saw PSG win the Trophée des Champions. Mbappé scored a "perfect hat-trick" in the Champions League against Club Brugge. PSG won the Ligue 1 title again, and Mbappé was the joint-top scorer. He helped PSG reach their first-ever Champions League final, but they lost 1–0 to Bayern Munich.

More Success and Becoming PSG's Top Scorer

Left to right: Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Neymar playing for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021

In December 2020, Mbappé scored his 100th goal for PSG. He also became the youngest player to score 20 goals in the Champions League. In March 2021, he passed Lionel Messi as the youngest player to reach 25 Champions League goals. He helped PSG win the Coupe de France in May 2021 and was the Ligue 1 top scorer for the third time.

In the 2021–22 season, Mbappé continued to break records. He became the youngest player to score 100 goals for a top French team since records began in 1950. He also became PSG's second-highest goalscorer ever. Despite rumors he might leave, Mbappé signed a new contract with PSG until 2024. He finished the season as both the top scorer and top assist provider in Ligue 1, a first for the league!

PSG's All-Time Top Goalscorer and Final Seasons

Mbappé with Paris Saint-Germain in 2022

In October 2022, Mbappé became PSG's leading goalscorer in European competitions. In March 2023, he scored his 201st goal for PSG, making him the club's all-time top scorer! PSG won their 11th Ligue 1 title, and Mbappé was the top scorer for the fifth season in a row.

In June 2023, Mbappé announced he would not renew his contract with PSG. He later clarified he intended to stay for the 2023–24 season. On August 26, he scored his 150th Ligue 1 goal for PSG. In January 2024, he won the 2023 Trophée des Champions and became the all-time top goalscorer at the Parc des Princes stadium. He also became PSG's all-time top scorer in the Coupe de France.

On May 10, 2024, Mbappé confirmed he would leave PSG at the end of the season. In his final match, PSG won the Coupe de France final. He finished his last season with PSG as the joint top scorer in the Champions League with 8 goals.

Joining Real Madrid

Making History at Real Madrid (2024–2026)

Mbappé playing for Real Madrid in 2025

On June 3, 2024, Real Madrid announced that Mbappé had signed a five-year contract. This was a dream come true for him! On July 16, he was officially introduced as a Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, wearing the number 9 shirt. About 80,000 fans came to welcome him.

Mbappé made his debut for Real Madrid on August 14, 2024, in the 2024 UEFA Super Cup. He scored a goal in their 2–0 win. He scored his first two La Liga goals on September 1. Later that month, he scored his first Champions League goal for Real Madrid. On December 10, he scored his 50th Champions League goal, becoming the second-youngest player to reach this milestone after Lionel Messi.

On January 25, 2025, Mbappé scored his first hat-trick for Real Madrid in a 3–0 win. He was named La Liga Player of the Month for January. In February, he scored another hat-trick in the Champions League against Manchester City. On May 11, his hat-trick in an El Clásico match against Barcelona broke Iván Zamorano's record for most goals by a Real Madrid player in their first season. He finished his first La Liga season with 31 goals, winning the Pichichi Trophy and the European Golden Shoe. He was also named Real Madrid's Player of the Season.

For the 2025–26 season, Mbappé switched to the number 10 shirt. In September 2025, he scored his 49th and 50th goals for Real Madrid, becoming the fastest player to do so since Cristiano Ronaldo. In November, he scored four goals against Olympiacos, including the second-fastest hat-trick in Champions League history. He ended the 2025–26 season by winning his second Pichichi Trophy with 25 La Liga goals. He was also the top scorer in the Champions League with 15 goals.

Kylian's International Career with France

Youth and Senior Debut

In July 2016, Mbappé scored five goals for the French Under-19 team. They won the 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. His two goals in the semi-finals helped his team reach the final. He was chosen for the tournament's Team of the Tournament.

Mbappé was first called up to the French senior squad in March 2017. On August 31, he scored his first goal for the senior team in a World Cup qualification match.

FIFA World Cup Triumph (2018)

Mbappé holding the FIFA World Cup Trophy after France won the 2018 World Cup final

Mbappé was part of the France squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. On June 21, at 19 years old, he scored his first World Cup goal. This made him the youngest French goalscorer in World Cup history. On June 30, he scored two goals in a thrilling 4–3 win against Argentina. He was only the second teenager, after Pelé, to score two goals in a World Cup match.

On July 15, Mbappé scored a goal in the World Cup final as France beat Croatia 4–2. He became the second teenager, after Pelé, to score in a World Cup final. He scored four goals in the tournament and received the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player Award.

Nations League Title and Second World Cup Final (2021–2023)

In October 2021, Mbappé helped France defeat Belgium 3–2 in the UEFA Nations League semi-final. Three days later, in the final against Spain, Mbappé scored the winning goal. This gave France their first Nations League title. He won the Golden Boot for being the top scorer in the finals.

Mbappé playing for France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

On November 13, 2021, Mbappé scored four goals in an 8–0 win against Kazakhstan. This was his first hat-trick for France. During the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Mbappé scored two goals against Denmark, helping France reach the knockout stages. In the World Cup final on December 18, 2022, Mbappé became only the second player in history to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final. He scored three goals, including two late goals to tie the game. France lost the penalty shoot-out, but Mbappé won the tournament's FIFA World Cup Golden Boot with eight goals. He also became the top goalscorer in World Cup finals with four goals.

Captaincy and Euro 2024 (2023–2025)

In March 2023, Mbappé was named the new captain of France. In his first match as captain, he led France to a 4–0 victory, scoring two goals. On June 19, he scored his 40th goal for France. On October 13, he scored two goals against the Netherlands, helping France qualify for UEFA Euro 2024. In November, he scored a hat-trick and provided three assists in a huge 14–0 win over Gibraltar. These goals brought him to 300 career goals and made him France's third all-time top scorer.

In France's final group-stage match of Euro 2024, Mbappé scored his first-ever goal at the European Championships. This helped France advance to the knockout stages. In the semi-finals, he set up a goal, but France lost to Spain.

On June 8, 2025, Mbappé scored his 50th goal for France in a 2–0 victory over Germany. On September 9, he became France's second all-time top goalscorer with his 52nd international goal. In November, Mbappé scored twice against Ukraine, reaching 400 career goals and helping France qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He is the youngest player to score 400 career goals since Pelé in 1964.

Third World Cup and France's All-Time Top Goalscorer (2026–Present)

Mbappé with France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

In France's first match of the 2026 World Cup, Mbappé scored two goals against Senegal. This made him France's all-time top scorer, passing Olivier Giroud. With 14 World Cup goals, he also broke Just Fontaine's record for most World Cup goals by a French player. On June 22, Mbappé played his 100th international game for France, scoring two goals. He became the first player to score two or more goals in six different World Cup matches.

He then scored twice against Sweden in the knockout round, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout stages with ten goals. He also passed Miroslav Klose to become the second-highest all-time World Cup goalscorer, with 18 goals, behind Lionel Messi.

On July 4, Mbappé scored a penalty kick against Paraguay, bringing his career World Cup total to 19 goals. In the quarter-final against Morocco, he scored his 20th World Cup goal overall. He also provided an assist, making him the first player to have ten goal contributions at two separate World Cup tournaments.

Kylian's Player Profile

How Kylian Plays Football

Kylian Mbappé is a very flexible forward. He often plays as a winger, meaning he plays on the sides of the field. He is good with both feet, so he can play on either the left or right side. He can also play in the middle as a main striker. This is because he is calm, scores goals well, and has a good eye for where the goal is.

Mbappé is famous for his amazing dribbling skills. He is also known for his speed, quick movements, and excellent first touch on the ball. He is very creative when he has the ball. He uses fancy moves, like step overs, or sudden changes in speed to get past defenders. His ability to control the ball while running fast is incredible. This, along with his smart movements, helps him get past defenders and create chances, especially on fast counter-attacks.

Even when he was young, people compared Mbappé to football legends. Arsène Wenger said he had similar skills to Thierry Henry. His performances at the 2018 World Cup led many to compare him to Pelé.

Kylian's Impact on Football

Mbappé is seen as one of the best players of his generation. Many believe he is the best player in the world since the time of Messi and Ronaldo. His achievements and how quickly he became a top player have earned him much praise. Dutch player Stefan de Vrij called Mbappé his toughest opponent. Former French player Rio Mavuba said that if Mbappé had won the 2022 World Cup, he might be considered the best French player ever. In 2020, a French newspaper named Mbappé the fastest player in the world.

In 2023, Mbappé was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. He has also been listed by Forbes as one of the world's highest-paid athletes.

Kylian's Life Off the Field

Sponsorships and Video Games

Mbappé has sponsorship deals with big brands like Nike. In 2017, he launched his own signature football boots with Nike. He also became a brand ambassador for the Swiss watchmaker Hublot and the luxury brand Dior. In 2022, he signed a deal with the sunglasses company Oakley.

Mbappé has been featured on the cover of the popular EA Sports' FIFA video games, including FIFA 21, FIFA 22, and FIFA 23. His famous goal celebration, where he poses with his arms folded, was inspired by his younger brother Ethan, who would celebrate that way when beating Kylian in FIFA games!

Business Ventures and Art

Beyond football, Mbappé has started his own businesses. In 2022, he founded a production company called Zebra Valley in Los Angeles. This company works with the National Basketball Association to create content. He has also invested in other companies, including a fantasy-sports platform and a German electronics company.

On July 30, 2024, Mbappé's company bought a large part of the French football club SM Caen. This made him the youngest majority owner of a professional football club in Europe at that time.

Mbappé has also been featured in art. A large mural of him was painted in his hometown of Bondy in 2018. He has also been made into a wax figure at famous museums like the Musée Grévin in Paris and Madame Tussauds in London.

Media and Internet Culture

In 2023, Mbappé was part of a Netflix documentary series called Captains of the World, which followed national team captains during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Before UEFA Euro 2024, BBC Sport made a documentary about his journey from the Paris suburbs to World Cup fame. In 2021, he published a novel for young readers called Je m'appelle Kylian.

Mbappé is also very popular online and in internet memes. Early in his career, people often joked that he looked like a ninja turtle.

Kylian's Philanthropy

Kylian Mbappé uses his fame to help others. In 2018, he met with the French president and the head of FIFA to talk about sports development in Africa. He said that helping African sports is important to him because of his parents' African roots.

After France won the 2018 World Cup, Mbappé donated his prize money to a French charity that helps people with disabilities. He said he earns enough money and it's important to help those in need.

In January 2019, Mbappé donated money to help find football player Emiliano Sala, whose plane went missing. He also donated money to help search for the plane's pilot.

In November 2021, Mbappé became a "godfather" to a baby panda at Beauval Zoo. This was part of a campaign to raise awareness about protecting pandas.

Kylian's Personal Life

In a 2018 interview, Mbappé talked about the sacrifices he made as a teenager to focus on football. He said he didn't have a "normal" teenage life, like going out with friends. He mentioned that his life completely changed after he became famous. By 2023, he had over 100 million followers on Instagram.

Mbappé is a Christian and can speak French, English, and Spanish fluently.

Career statistics

Club

International

Honours

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

Monaco

• Ligue 1: 2016–17
• Coupe de la Ligue runner-up: 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; runner-up: 2018–19
• Coupe de la Ligue: 2017–18, 2019–20
• Trophée des Champions: 2019, 2020, 2023
• UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2019–20

Real Madrid

• UEFA Super Cup: 2024
• FIFA Intercontinental Cup: 2024
• Copa del Rey runner-up: 2024–25
• Supercopa de España runner-up: 2025, 2026

France U19

• UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2016

France

• FIFA World Cup: 2018; runner-up: 2022
• UEFA Nations League: 2020–21; third place: 2024–25

Individual

• European Golden Shoe: 2024–25
• UEFA Champions League top scorer: 2023–24, 2025–26
• Pichichi Trophy: 2024–25, 2025–26
• FIFA World Cup Golden Boot: 2022
• 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
• FIFA World Cup Silver Ball: 2022
• FIFA World Cup Young Player Award: 2018
• Kopa Trophy: 2018
• Golden Boy: 2017
• UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2016
• Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year: 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19
• French Player of the Year: 2018, 2019, 2022–23, 2023–24
• FIFPRO World 11: 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• IFFHS Men's World Team: 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025
• IFFHS World's Best Top Goal Scorer: 2022, 2025
• Ligue 1 top assist provider: 2021–22
• UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
• UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: 2016–17, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22
• FIFA World Cup Dream Team: 2018
• UEFA Team of the Year: 2018
• Onze de Bronze: 2019
• Globe Soccer Best Player of the Year: 2021, 2024
• UEFA Nations League Finals Golden Boot: 2021, 2025 (shared)
• IFFHS World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer: 2025
• ESM Team of the Year: 2022–23, 2023–24
• The Athletic European Men's Team of the Season: 2023–24
• The Athletic Ligue 1 Team of the Season: 2023–24
• The Athletic Ligue 1 Player of the Season: 2023–24
• Gerd Müller Trophy: 2024 (shared)
• UNFP Best French Player Playing Abroad: 2024–25
• La Liga Team of the Season: 2024–25
• Real Madrid Player of the Season: 2024–25
• UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month: April 2017, March 2018, August 2018, February 2019, February 2021, August 2021, February 2022, November/December 2022, February 2023, October 2023, November 2023
• La Liga Player of the Month: January 2025, September 2025, October 2025

Orders

• Knight of the Legion of Honour: 2018

See also

In Spanish: Kylian Mbappé para niños

• List of association football families
• List of Paris Saint-Germain FC records and statistics
• France national football team records and statistics
• List of men's footballers with 50 or more international goals