Kylian Mbappe

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Lore & Background

Mbappé made his senior debut for France in 2017. At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, he became the second teenager, after Pelé, to score in a World Cup final and win the World Cup, being honoured as the World Cup Best Young Player and French Player of the Year. He helped France win the UEFA Nations League in 2021, ranking as top scorer in the finals. At the 2022 World Cup, Mbappé led France to a second consecutive final, in which he scored a hat-trick. He set the record for most goals scored in World Cup finals (4), and won the tournament's Golden Boot and Silver Ball. At the 2026 World Cup, Mbappé won the Golden Boot as his 10 goals made him the third-highest scorer in a single World Cup, tied with Gerd Müller. Mbappé also became the first player to win multiple World Cup Golden Boots.

In Their Own Story

In 2017, at age 18, Mbappé signed for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on an eventual permanent transfer worth €180 million, making him the second-most-expensive player in the world. He won 15 trophies with PSG, including six Ligue 1 titles and four Coupes de France, and helped them reach the Champions League final in 2020. He also finished as the league's top goalscorer a record six times, and won Ligue 1 Player of the Year a record five times. In 2024, Mbappé joined Real Madrid on a free transfer. In his debut season, he scored in the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup as Madrid won both titles. He won the European Golden Shoe in 2025. He was the top scorer in La Liga in 2025 and 2026, and in the Champions League in 2026.

Reader's Guide

Mbappé's primary skills are rooted in exceptional Pace and Acceleration, allowing him to outrun almost any defender. Coupled with high Finishing and Dribbling stats, he is equally dangerous in open space or tight situations. Managers must utilize his ability to play off the ball, often instructing him to 'Run With Ball' or 'Get In Behind.'

Defining moments for Mbappé include leading Paris Saint-Germain to domestic titles and securing World Cup glory with France. His potential is consistently rated among the highest in the game, making him a critical asset for long-term dynasty building.

Did You Know?

• Mbappé became Monaco's youngest-ever first-team player at age 16, breaking the previous record set by Thierry Henry in 1994.
• He scored four goals within 13 minutes in a 5–0 victory over Lyon in October 2018.
• Mbappé is the all-time top goalscorer for Paris Saint-Germain with 256 goals.
• He set the record for most goals scored in World Cup finals (4) after scoring a hat-trick in the 2022 final.
• Mbappé was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.