Rob is editor of GiveMeSport, with over 15 years experience covering sport in various capacities since graduating from university with a degree in journalism. KEWJF is responsible for processing your data. Mbappe has already scored 15 goals and produced 15 assists in 24 games for PSG this season. [72] On 6 March, PSG lost 31 at home against Manchester United, to be knocked out from the Champions League on the away goals rule. Maybe the worst goal of Mbapp's career. His brace against Nantes on 5 March brought up his 201617 season tally to nine Ligue 1 goals and five Ligue 1 assists in just 822 minutes of Ligue 1 football. At the 2022 World Cup he scored eight goals in seven matchesthe most of any player in the tournament, which won him the Golden Boot award. At 22 years and 357 days old, he became the youngest player to score 100 goals for a single team in the French top-flight since Opta began recording data in the 195051 season. When asked in a 2021 interview with Esquire magazine about what it means to be a French icon, he said. [159] Mbapp failed to score in any of the four games France played in the competition. Mbappe then collected a through ball from Lionel Messi and doubled the advantage with a clinical finish on 26 minutes. Le palmars complet", "Trophes UNFP: Neymar, Mbapp Dcouvrez le palmars 2018", "Trophes UNFP: Le Palmars Complet de l'dition 2017", "Trophes UNFP: Neymar lu joueur de Ligue 1, Le PSG rafle tout ou presque", "Trophes UNFP: cinq Parisiens, deux Lillois et deux Lyonnais dans l'quipe type", "Kylian Mbapp et Khalid Boutab, joueurs du mois d'Avril! Kylian Mbapp goals, records, stats and claims to fame: How brilliant is the Paris and France star? And he kept his promise. Marseille struck twice in three minutes in the second half to come from a goal down and beat AJ Auxerre 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Sunday. [145] In a post-match press conference, Mbapp stated: "It's flattering to be the second one after Pel but let's put things into context Pel is in another category. The fee required for a subsequent full transfer was set at a rumoured 145million plus 35million in add-ons, making him the most expensive teenager ever, the most expensive transfer ever within a domestic league, and potentially the second most expensive player ever, behind teammate Neymar. Paris Saint-Germain moved a step closer to a record 11th Ligue 11 title when Kylian Mbappe's double earned them a 2-1 victory at bottom side Angers on Friday. [125] In the hours following Mbapp's contract extension, he scored a hat-trick in a 50 win over Metz, to finish the season with 28 goals as top scorer for the fourth consecutive season. [89] He returned to action on 20 September 2020 in a 30 away win against Nice, and scored a goal from a penalty kick. Lorient shocked PSG with a 3-1 victory at the Parc des Princes after the Ligue 1 leaders were reduced to 10 men when Achraf Hakimi was sent off. Laurens: Griezmann really upset as Mbappe named France captain, Laurens: Mbappe captaincy a new era for French football. [131] On 6 September, Mbapp scored a brace in PSG's opening Champions League fixture against Juventus, securing a 21 home victory for the Parisians. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. [136] In the following match, a 42 win over Nantes, Mbapp scored his 201st PSG goal, taking the throne as the club's leading scorer. [8] His father, Wilfried, is originally from Cameroon, and, as well as being Mbapp's agent, is a football coach. You have successfully been registered for Kylian Mbapps newsletter. In 2017, aged 18, Mbapp signed for Paris Saint-Germain on an eventual permanent transfer worth 180million, making him the second-most-expensive player and most expensive teenage player of all time. Kylian Mbapp quickly became known for his exceptional speed and ball handling, and, several years later, he was selected to train at Clairefontaine, Frances national academy for elite football players. He was awarded the Golden Boy in 2017. Together they led PSG to three consecutive Ligue 1 titles (201718, 201819, and 201920). 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[21][22] However, as a child, Mbapp aspired to play for Real Madrid. [113], On 12 December 2021, Mbapp scored twice against Monaco in Ligue 1 to reach a century of league goals for PSG. City? [149], On 11 June 2019, Mbapp scored his 100th career goal in a 40 away win over Andorra in Euro 2020 qualifying. Meanwhile, no player has reached 30 Champions League goals at his age and he is also the youngest player to have netted 100 times in Ligue 1. Ive always felt French. Manchester City claimed the Premier League title on the final day of the season, edging Liverpool into second. The goals, which were his 30th and 31st in the Champions League, made him the youngest player to reach this milestone in the history of the competition. Mbappe's meteoric rise in French football started with an incredible first full season at AS Monaco, as his 15 league goals inspired them to the 2016/17 Ligue 1 title. DAMIEN MEYER/AFP via Getty Images. You could tell he was different. [162] With two goals and two assists in the Nations League Finals, Mbapp was awarded the competition's Golden Boot, known as the "Alipay Top Scorer Trophy. Mbapp also provided 17 assists in the season, becoming the first player to finish as both top scorer and top assist provider in Ligue 1 history. Two hours later I rang the doorbell of the Mbapps with croissants. [137], Mbapp capped a fine debut senior season at Monaco by scoring five times for France as they won the 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, the striker almost single-handedly securing their spot in the final with a sparkling performance in their 31 victory against Portugal in the semi-finals. Zinedine Zidane was his footballing idol growing up (a maestro capable of turning football into art) although Lionel Messi has brought him an equal amount of joy since first watching the Argentine play in 2005. Mbapps success in international play for France made him a star in his home country, particularly in the banlieues where he grew up. The 24-year-old walked calmly alongside Mvogo, who inexplicably dropped the ball at his feet. [93] In his side's final Champions League group match, Mbapp scored his first two goals of the European campaign against Baakehir, as PSG won 51 and qualified for the knockout phase as group winners. [18][19][20] During his childhood, he had a nanny whose entire family were AC Milan fans from whom Mbapp once received Robinho's number 70 shirt as a gift. ", "Mbapp et Bozok, joueurs du mois de Mars! FIFA is being challenged in multiple legal cases across Europe by agents seeking to block the new licensing system that would cap fees. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). [43] In the second leg, Mbapp opened the scoring as Monaco won 31 and advanced to the semi-finals. His dribbling was already fantastic and he was much faster than the others. In 2021 PSG signed Lionel Messi, another of the worlds best football players, and the team, now featuring one of the most talented front lines in the history of the sport, won the Ligue 1 title in 202122. Thank you for using Footballcritic. Regarded as one of the best players in the world, he is renowned for his dribbling abilities, exceptional speed, and finishing.[2][3]. [217], On 19 November 2021, Mbapp and Chinese diving gold medalist in the 2020 Summer Olympics Zhang Jiaqi became godfather and godmother respectively to two baby pandas at Beauval Zoo, as part of the campaign to create publicity and awareness for the species.[218]. The teenager just spent 180 minutes torching the best defense in the world", "World Cup 2018: How Blaise Matuidi laid the platform for Kylian Mbappe to put in the performance of the tournament", "Mbappe's dribbling skills are superior to Henry's at the same age Petit", "Anelka tells Real Madrid target Mbappe: Be like Ronaldo, not me", "Kylian Mbapp the fastest player in the world? [206] In 2018, Swiss watchmaker Hublot signed Mbapp as a global ambassador. [86] He returned to action in the Champions League quarter-final against Atalanta on 12 August, coming on a substitute, and assisting Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's matchwinning goal in injury time. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the link provided in each issue of the newsletter. [73], On 21 April, he scored a hat-trick in a 31 win against Monaco, to be his first goals against his former club. The PSG and Bayern forwards could not be separated in the creative standings as the club season reached its conclusion. [27][29], On 20 February 2016, Mbapp scored his first goal for the club's first team, a stoppage-time goal in a home Ligue 1 31 win over Troyes; at the age of 17 years and 62 days, he became the youngest first team goalscorer in Monaco's historyonce again displacing Henry in the process. The main positions in which Kylian Mbapp starts for PSG. Time limits and T&Cs apply. [47], On 31 August 2017, Paris Saint-Germain announced the signing of Mbapp from Monaco on loan. [108] The match ended in a 42 victory for the Parisians, with Mbapp setting up three of his team's goals. [202] Mbapp speaks fluent French, English, and Spanish. [209][210] The celebration appears in FIFA 19. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Getty Images Get the best email in soccer. [168] Four days later, Mbapp scored both of France's goals in a 21 victory over Denmark, securing qualification to the knockout stages and thus breaking the "World Cup Champions' Curse". [62], In July 2018, Mbapp was given the number 7 jersey for the upcoming season with PSG, taking up the squad number vacated by Lucas Moura. The Liverpool and Tottenham stars have finished level in the final goalscoring standings for England's top flight this season. [132] On 11 October, he scored a penalty in a 11 Champions League draw at home to Benfica, becoming the leading goalscorer for PSG in European competitions with 31 goals. Will Mbappe and Messi be fit to face Bayern Munich? What France star said after Champions League exit. WebKylian Mbapp Career Statistics | Goal.com. WebClick here to see the latest Kylian Mbapp career statistics including matches played, goals scored, red & yellow cards and more, all live and up to date. [107], On 14 August 2021, prior to Paris Saint-Germain's opening home match of the 202122 season against Strasbourg, Mbapp was booed by the Parc des Princes amidst rumours that he wanted to sign for Spanish club Real Madrid. He finished as the joint second-highest goalscorer as France won the tournament, and won the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player and French Player of the Year for his performances. Kylian wasn't quite ready for a Champions League game but Unai had committed, so he played him anyway. In the tournament final, Mbapp scored three goals and twice brought the French team from behind to tie Argentina, which was led by his PSG teammate Messi, but France ultimately lost on penalty kicks. [215], On 28 January 2019, Mbapp donated $34,000 (around 26,000) to a crowdfunding campaign to finance a private search mission to find football player Emiliano Sala, whose light aircraft had gone missing over the English Channel a week earlier. [74] PSG finished the season as Ligue 1 champions,[75] with Mbapp winning the Player of the Year award,[76] while also finishing the season as the top goalscorer with 33 goals. This was the 23rd league goal that had been scored by Messi and assisted by Mbappe or vice versa since the start of last season. [155] France topped their Nations League Group and qualified for the 2021 UEFA Nations League Finals. PSG won both games and qualified for the round of 16, where they will face Nice, while Mbappe surpassed 200 career goals in the process. [171] Argentina led 20 with just over ten minutes remaining before Mbapp scored twice in two minutes, the second from a volley after playing a one-two. Messi went close to adding another seven minutes from the interval, but Bernardoni parried the Argentine's attempt from just outside the box. Fans inside the Parc des Princes were left scratching their heads on Sunday, when Kylian Mbappe scored one of the easiest and most bizarre goals of his career to date. [141], On 17 May 2018, Mbapp was called up to the France squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. [25] At age 14 he travelled to London after an invite from Chelsea, playing a match for their youth team against Charlton Athletic. Angers, on 14 points, will be relegated to Ligue 2 if Nantes and Stade Brestois win their games on Sunday and AJ Auxerre avoid defeat on Saturday. In Paris, there are many talents but I'd never seen a talent like him. In this article, Futball News will examine Kylian Mbappes major achievements so far. Kylian Mbapp. He had 1o career hat-tricks by then. Corrections? Kylian Mbapp Lottin[5] was born on 20 December 1998[6] in the 19th arrondissement of Paris[7] and was raised in Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis in the northeastern suburbs of Paris. But despite missing out on a "normal" life, Mbapp states he is "living the life he always dreamed of". On 28 June, he provided the assist for Karim Benzema's first goal in France's match against Switzerland in the round of 16. When Mbapp made his debut with AS Monacos first teamon December 2, 2015he was just a few weeks shy of his 17th birthday. In 2022 he became the first player in football history to score four career goals in World Cup finals. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. [61] Having won his first league title with the club, on 8 May 2018, Mbapp played as PSG won 20 against Les Herbiers to clinch the 201718 Coupe de France. [126] He became the third player to finish as Ligue 1 top scorer four seasons in a row. [112] On 7 December, he scored two goals in a 41 Champions League home win over Club Brugge. "[146], On 15 July, Mbapp scored with a 25-yard strike against Croatia in the 2018 World Cup Final, with France winning 42. [32] In an interview with CNN, Vadim Vasilyev, AS Monaco's vice-president, who played a key role in Mbapp signing his first professional contract with the Ligue 1 club, stated that he knew early on that Mbapp was a "phenomenon. After a 33 draw, the game went to a penalty shoot-out; Mbapp failed to score the decisive fifth penalty, and France were eliminated from the tournament. He joined GiveMeSport in 2013 and has covered countless football matches, interviewed various high-profile figures and written well over 10,000 articles during that time. [142] On 21 June 2018, he scored his first World Cup goal in France's 10 group stage win over Peru. [199] In 2018, Mbapp was considered the world's most expensive player from a transfer value perspective by the CIES. "[163], On 13 November, Mbapp scored his first goals in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers with four goals in an 80 win over Kazakhstan as France booked their place for the tournament finals. Associate Editor, Encyclopdia Britannica. Both players have won the biggest titles in domestic and international football, and Mbappe still has a long way to go to match their trophy hauls. In 201617, however, he scored 15 goals, which tied him for fifth among Ligue 1 players, and AS Monaco captured the Ligue 1 title. [194] In addition to his technical skills, Mbapp is also highly regarded for his outstanding pace and close ball control when dribbling at speed, as well as his excellent movement, tactical intelligence, and ability to beat the defensive line by making attacking runs into space both on and off the ball. In extra time, Argentina would take the lead again, from Mbapp's PSG teammate Messi, before Mbapp again drew France level with a penalty to make it 33 four minutes from the end of extra time and the match went to a penalty shoot-out; Mbapp scored his penalty, but France lost the shoot-out. He spent two years there, and a number of notable European clubsamong them Real Madrid, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)expressed an interest in signing him. Robert Summerscales. DOB : Dec 19, 1998 (Paris, France) Height: 178cm. I am also delighted to continue to play in France, the country where I was born, where I have grown up and where I have made my name. I dont renounce my origins, because they are part of who I am, but Ive made my whole life in France, and never at any moment was I made to feel I wasnt at home here. [161] In the final three days later, he once again set-up Benzema to tie the match and later scored the match-winning goal for France to clinch the title for the first time with a 21 victory over Spain. [80], On 1 May 2020, PSG were crowned Ligue 1 champions after the season had been called off amid the COVID-19 pandemic; at the time of the League's premature suspension, PSG were in first place, with a twelvepoint lead over secondplaced Marseille. [150][151] On 5 September 2020, Mbapp scored the only goal for France in a 10 UEFA Nations League win against Sweden. Copyright 2018 - 2023, Footballcritic Inc. All right reserved. Mbapp was named to the FIFA FIFPro World11 in 2018, 2019 and 2022, the UEFA Team of the Year in 2018 and the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season in 201617, 201920, 202021 and 202122. Mbappe scores one of the most bizarre goals of 2023. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Kylian Mbappe is among the best soccer players in the world arguably the best depending on who you ask. [70] On 12 February, he scored a goal in a 20 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Champions League round of 16. [68] On 3 December, Mbapp was the inaugural winner of the Kopa Trophy, which is awarded by France Football to the best player in the world under the age of 21. Apr 15, 2023 4:16 PM EDT. [100] Mbapp's penalty was his 25th Champions League goal, surpassing opponent Lionel Messi as the youngest player to reach this milestone, aged 22 years and 80 days. Mbappe hat trick as PSG beats Vannes in French Cup, Mbappe reacts when asked if he will join Real Madrid, Football agent Branchini: Real Madrid have offered 50m euros to sign Mbappe this January, PSG face 10 days of sweating over Mbappe's future. He thus became the club's joint all-time top goalscorer with 200 goals, equalling Edinson Cavani's record. ", "Kylian Mbapp, joueur du mois de fvrier de la Ligue 1 Uber Eats! [45] Mbapp ended the 201617 season with 26 goals from 44 matches in all competitions as Monaco won the Ligue 1 title. The next day, at six o'clock, I took the first flight. [105][106] Mbapp ended the season with the Ligue 1 Player of The Year Award and featured in the Ligue 1 Team of The Season. "I am afraid of not winning, of disappointing," Mbappe said in a recent interview with Thierry Henry. At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, France reached the final; Mbapp won the Golden Boot and Silver Ball and set the record for most goals scored in World Cup finals. With his three goals, Mbapp became the first player in history to have tallied four career World Cup final goals. [66] Regarding his sending-off, Mbapp told reporters after the match, "If I had the chance to do it over again, I would do the same thing. [48] Part of the tipping point was a convincing speech by then-Paris coach Unai Emery at the Mbapps' home in the summer, when Zidane was not guaranteeing the youngster a starting spot at Real Madrid (fresh from their 12th Champions League triumph) with an attacking trio of Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale, and Cristiano Ronaldo. WebKylian Mbappe has scored 22 goals in 28 matches so far in the Ligue 1 2022/2023 season. [207], Mbapp features in EA Sports' FIFA video game series: Angers, who have now won only three of 32 matches in Ligue 1 this season, were up against it from the start and Mbappe quickly made sure there would be no deviation from the script. French star Kylian Mbapp scored a hat-trick as he reached a landmark 200 career goals in Paris Saint-Germains 4-0 Coupe de France win over fourth division Vannes on Monday. In the end, he decided to stay: But after, I take the reflection with all the people who play around me and root for me, and I think it was not the good message to give up. WebGoals in 2023: Cristiano Ronaldo: 17 Mbappe: 16 Messi: 13 Neymar: 3 Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored 20 goals for club and country in each of the last 17 seasons Career Goal; 835 #Football | #kuumbee | #Portugal | #Ronaldo #GiftedEra At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Mbapp became the youngest French player to score at a World Cup, and became the second teenager, after Pel, to score in a World Cup Final. After spotting the ball from the corner of his eye Mbappe suddenly pounced, turning rapidly before slotting the ball into the empty net. [182][191] His ability to time his runs enables him to stretch opposing defences, and also make him a dangerous offensive threat on counter-attacks. 9d; Messi reaches 1,000 club goal contributions. [87] PSG eventually lost out in the 2020 Champions League Final 10 to Bayern Munich on 23 August. On the other hand, Mbappe has 253 goals in 363 appearances in all competitions for club and country. (Thierry Henry had previously been the youngest.) Why Kylian Mbappe could define the next era of football", "Sa famille, l'avenir de son fils, l'argent: les confessions de Fayza Lamari, mre de Kylian Mbapp. It is something of an affirmation. "[67] On 8 October, Mbapp scored four goals in just 13 minutes in a 50 home victory over Lyon and became the youngest player (19 years and 9 months) to score four goals in one game in Ligue 1 over the last 45 seasons. [37][38] On 5 March, Mbapp scored two first-half goals in the 40 Ligue 1 home win over Nantes to bring his Ligue 1 career tally to ten goals and become the youngest player in the last 30 years to hit the Ligue 1 ten-career-goals mark. Min deposit requirement. Bet 10 & Get 30 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Lionel Messi And Kylian Mbappe Combine For Beautiful Goal As PSG Beat Lens. 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