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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	106	(66)
Medal record Men's football Representing  France FIFA World Cup Winner 2018 Runner-up 2022 UEFA Nations League Winner 2021 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 23:02, 18 July 2026 (UTC)

Kylian Mbappé Lottin, born on December 20, 1998, is a French professional footballer. He plays as a forward for 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 famous for his incredible speed, amazing dribbling skills, and powerful shots.

Mbappé has scored over 400 goals in his career. He is the all-time top scorer for Paris Saint-Germain (with 256 goals) and for the French national team (with 66 goals). He also holds the record for the most goals scored in the FIFA World Cup (with 22 goals).

He started his professional journey in 2015 with Monaco, where he helped them win the Ligue 1 title in 2017. In 2017, when he was 18, Mbappé joined PSG in a big transfer deal. With PSG, he won 15 trophies, including six Ligue 1 titles. He also helped them reach the Champions League final in 2020. He was the top scorer in Ligue 1 a record six times.

In 2024, Mbappé moved to Real Madrid. There, he quickly made an impact, winning the European Golden Shoe in 2025 and the Pichichi Trophy in both 2025 and 2026.

Mbappé first played for the French national team in 2017. At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, he became only the second teenager, after Pelé, to score in a World Cup final. France won the World Cup that year, and Mbappé was named the Best Young Player. He also helped France win the UEFA Nations League in 2021. In the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he led France to the final and scored an amazing hat-trick. He won the tournament's Golden Boot for being the top scorer. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mbappé again won the Golden Boot, scoring 10 goals and becoming the first player to win multiple World Cup Golden Boots.

He has received many individual awards, including the Golden Boy in 2017 and the Kopa Trophy in 2018. Time magazine recognized him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.

Kylian Mbappé's Early Life and Family

Kylian Mbappé Lottin was born on December 20, 1998, in Paris, France. He grew up in Bondy, a suburb northeast of the city. His family has a strong connection to sports.

His father, Wilfrid Mbappé, is a football coach from Cameroon. His mother, Fayza Lamari, was a handball player and is of Algerian origin. Kylian has a younger brother, Ethan, who also plays football. His older adopted brother, Jirès Kembo Ekoko, was a professional footballer too.

As a child, Mbappé attended a private school. He was very smart but also quite energetic. When he was 15, he started learning Spanish and became fluent in it. Growing up, his favorite football team was Real Madrid. He also admired players like Zinedine Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi.

Kylian Mbappé's Club Football Journey

Starting Out in Football

Kylian Mbappé began playing football at age six with AS Bondy, where his father was one of his coaches. Later, he joined the famous Clairefontaine football academy. Many big clubs, like Real Madrid and Chelsea, noticed his talent and wanted to sign him.

When he was 11, Real Madrid invited him to train with their youth teams. At 14, he even played a match for Chelsea's youth team in London.

Time at Monaco

In July 2013, at 14, Mbappé joined the youth academy of Monaco. Monaco signed him to a three-year contract, even though Real Madrid was also trying to get him.

Becoming a Star and Winning the League (2015–2017)

In October 2015, Mbappé was promoted to Monaco's main team. He made his first-team debut on December 2, becoming Monaco's youngest-ever player at 16. On February 20, 2016, he scored his first goal, also setting a record as the youngest goalscorer for Monaco.

Mbappé scored his first hat-trick (three goals in one game) in December 2016. The next February, he scored his first Ligue 1 hat-trick. He quickly reached ten goals in Ligue 1, becoming the youngest player in 30 years to do so.

In 2017, he scored two goals in a Champions League quarter-final match against Borussia Dortmund. Monaco won that game and reached the semi-finals. Mbappé finished the 2016–17 season with 26 goals. Monaco won the Ligue 1 title, their first in 17 years.

Joining Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)

On August 31, 2017, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) signed Mbappé from Monaco. This was a very expensive transfer, making him one of the most costly players ever. He was given the number 29 shirt.

Instant Success at PSG (2017–2020)

Mbappé scored in his PSG debut on September 8, 2017. In the Champions League, he became the youngest player to score ten career goals in the competition. In July 2018, he switched to the number 7 shirt for PSG.

He scored two goals in his first game of the 2018–19 season. The next month, he scored four goals in just 13 minutes against Lyon. In December, he won the Kopa Trophy, an award for the best young player in the world. PSG won the Ligue 1 title, and Mbappé was named the Ligue 1 Player of the Year. He was also the top scorer with 33 goals.

In August 2019, Mbappé helped PSG win the Trophée des Champions. He scored a special hat-trick in a Champions League game in October. In May 2020, PSG won the Ligue 1 title again. Mbappé finished as the league's joint-top scorer with 18 goals. PSG reached the Champions League final in August 2020 but lost to Bayern Munich.

More Trophies and a New Contract (2020–2022)

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

Mbappé scored his 100th goal for PSG in December 2020. He also became the youngest player to reach 20 goals in the Champions League. In February 2021, he scored a Champions League hat-trick, becoming PSG's third-highest scorer.

In April 2021, he scored two goals against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals. PSG won the Coupe de France final in May. Mbappé was the top scorer in Ligue 1 for the third season in a row and won the Player of the Year award again.

In August 2021, some fans booed Mbappé because of rumors he wanted to join Real Madrid. Despite this, he continued to score many goals. In December, he became the youngest player to score 100 goals for a top French team since 1950.

In May 2022, Mbappé extended his contract with PSG until 2024. He finished the season as the top scorer and top assist provider in Ligue 1, a first in the league's history.

PSG's All-Time Top Scorer (2022–2024)

Mbappé with Paris Saint-Germain in 2022

In October 2022, Mbappé became PSG's leading goalscorer in European competitions. In January 2023, he scored five goals in one match, including a hat-trick in ten minutes. In March, he scored his 201st goal for PSG, becoming the club's all-time leading 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, which was set to end in June 2024. Despite some uncertainty, he continued to play for PSG. In August, he scored his 150th Ligue 1 goal for the club.

In January 2024, Mbappé scored in the 2023 Trophée des Champions final, winning his first trophy of the season. He also became the all-time top goalscorer at the Parc des Princes stadium. He scored another hat-trick in the Coupe de France, becoming PSG's all-time top scorer in that competition.

On May 10, 2024, he announced 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 as the joint-top scorer in the Champions League with 8 goals.

Moving to Real Madrid

Record-Breaking Debut Season (2024–2025)

Mbappé playing for Real Madrid in 2025

On June 3, 2024, Real Madrid announced that Mbappé had signed a five-year contract. This move was highly anticipated for seven years. He said it was "a dream come true." On July 16, he was officially presented to 80,000 fans at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, wearing the number 9 shirt.

Mbappé made his Real Madrid debut on August 14, 2024, scoring in a 2–0 win against Atalanta in the 2024 UEFA Super Cup. He scored his first two La Liga goals on September 1. In December, 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. He was named La Liga Player of the Month for January. In February, he scored another Champions League hat-trick against Manchester City. In April, he received his first red card with Madrid.

On May 11, his hat-trick in a match against Barcelona gave him 39 goals for Madrid, breaking the record for most goals in a debut season. He finished his La Liga season with 31 goals in 34 games, winning the Pichichi Trophy and the European Golden Shoe. He was named Madrid's Player of the Season.

Top Scorer in La Liga and Champions League (2025–2026)

For the 2025–26 season, Mbappé switched to the number 10 shirt. In September, he scored his 49th and 50th goals for 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.

On December 20, he scored against Sevilla, matching Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 59 goals in a calendar year for Madrid. He ended the season by winning his second Pichichi Trophy with 25 La Liga goals. He was also the top scorer in the UEFA Champions League with 15 goals.

Kylian Mbappé's International Career with France

Youth Teams and Senior Debut (2014–2018)

In July 2016, Mbappé scored five goals for the French Under-19 team, helping them win the 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. He scored two goals in the semi-finals against Portugal.

Mbappé received his first call-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 qualifying match.

Winning the FIFA World Cup (2018–2021)

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

Mbappé was part of the French squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. On June 21, he scored his first World Cup goal, becoming the youngest French goalscorer in World Cup history. On June 30, he scored two goals against Argentina, becoming the second teenager after Pelé to score twice in a World Cup match.

On July 15, Mbappé scored a goal in the World Cup final as France defeated Croatia 4–2. He was 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.

In June 2019, Mbappé scored his 100th career goal in a qualifier for UEFA Euro 2020. In September 2020, he tested positive for COVID-19. In May 2021, he was part of France's squad for Euro 2020. France was eliminated in the round of 16 after a penalty shoot-out against Switzerland.

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

In the UEFA Nations League semi-final on October 7, 2021, Mbappé helped France defeat Belgium. This was his 50th game for the national team. Three days later, he scored the winning goal in the final against Spain, giving France their first Nations League title. He won the competition's Golden Boot.

Mbappé playing for France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

On November 13, 2021, Mbappé scored four goals in a World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan. This was his first hat-trick for France. In the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, he scored both of France's goals in a win against Denmark.

In the World Cup final on December 18, 2022, Mbappé became the second player in history to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final. He scored two quick goals to bring France back into the game, and then another penalty in extra time. Although France lost the penalty shoot-out, 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.

Captaining France and Euro 2024 (2023–2025)

On March 21, 2023, Mbappé was named the new captain of the French team. In his first match as captain, he scored two goals and assisted another. On June 19, he scored his 40th goal for France. In October, 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 victory 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 match of Euro 2024, Mbappé scored his first-ever goal at the European Championships. France reached the semi-finals but lost to Spain.

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

Third World Cup and France's All-Time Top Scorer (2026)

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 against Iraq. He became the first player to score two or more goals in six different World Cup matches. He then scored twice against Sweden, 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 scorer with 18 goals, behind Lionel Messi.

On July 4, Mbappé scored a penalty against Paraguay, his seventh goal of the tournament. In France's quarter-final win over Morocco, he scored once and assisted another goal. France lost to Spain in the semi-final. In the third-place match against England, he scored two goals and provided an assist, bringing his tournament total to 10 goals and his career World Cup total to 22.

Kylian Mbappé's Player Profile

How Mbappé Plays Football

Kylian Mbappé is a very flexible forward player. 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 wing. He can also play in the middle as a main striker because he is calm and scores many goals.

Mbappé is known for his amazing dribbling skills. He is very fast, agile, and has quick feet. He can change direction suddenly to get past defenders. His speed and smart movement allow him to find open spaces and be a big threat on counter-attacks.

Many football experts have compared Mbappé to legendary players. Arsène Wenger said he has qualities similar to Thierry Henry. His performances at the 2018 World Cup led to comparisons with Pelé.

Mbappé's Impact on Football

Mbappé is widely seen as one of the best players of his generation. Many consider him the top player in the world since the time when Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated football. By age 27, he was already considered one of France's greatest players ever.

During the 2022 World Cup, he was called one of the "World Cup's all-time greats." After his performance at the 2026 World Cup, former England player Peter Crouch called him "potentially the greatest ever World Cup player."

In 2020, a French newspaper named Mbappé the fastest player in the world. He has been nominated for the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year multiple times. In 2023, Time magazine included him in their list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Cultural Impact of Kylian Mbappé

Sponsorships and Wealth

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 sunglasses company Oakley.

Mbappé has been featured on the cover of the EA Sports' FIFA video game series for 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.

Business Ventures

Beyond football, Mbappé has started his own businesses. In 2022, he founded a production company called Zebra Valley, which works with the National Basketball Association. Through his company, he has invested in other businesses, including a fantasy-sports platform and an electronics company.

In July 2024, Mbappé's company bought a large share of the football club SM Caen. This made him the youngest majority owner of a professional football club in Europe.

Art and Media

Mbappé has been featured in street art and as a wax figure. A large mural of him was painted in his hometown of Bondy in 2018. He has wax figures at Musée Grévin in Paris and at Madame Tussauds in Berlin and London.

In 2023, Mbappé was part of a Netflix documentary series called Captains of the World, which followed national team captains during the 2022 World Cup. In 2021, he published a novel for young readers called Je m'appelle Kylian. His production company was also working on a documentary about his transfer to Real Madrid.

Mbappé has also become a popular figure in internet memes. Early in his career, people often compared him to a ninja turtle. Later, jokes about his influence in football became popular online.

Kylian Mbappé's Philanthropy

Kylian Mbappé is known for his charitable work. In February 2018, he met with the French president and the FIFA president to discuss sports development in Africa. He believes it is important to help African sports 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 wants to help those in need.

In January 2019, Mbappé donated money to help fund a search mission for football player Emiliano Sala, whose plane went missing. He later donated more money to search for the plane's pilot.

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

Kylian Mbappé's Personal Life

In a 2018 interview, Mbappé shared that he made many sacrifices as a teenager to focus on his football career. He said he missed out on normal teenage activities like going out with friends. He also mentioned that his life changed completely 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, 2026
• 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 Bronze Ball: 2026
• 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