ull Name: Kylian Mbappé Lottin
Date of Birth: December 20, 1998 (Age 25)
Place of Birth: Paris, France
Nationality: French, Cameroonian, Algerian
Height: 1.78 meters (5 feet 10 inches)
Position: Forward
Current Club: Real Madrid (joined in 2024)
Jersey Number: 9
Early Life and Development:
Family:
Father: Wilfried Mbappé, originally from Cameroon, worked in sports management and was instrumental in supporting Kylian's career from an early age.
Mother: Fayza Lamari, of Algerian origin, was a former sports coach, which further influenced Mbappé’s development in a sporty environment.
Siblings: Ethan Mbappé, his younger brother, who also plays football at the youth level.
Youth Career:
Mbappé began his football journey at a very young age, joining AS Bondy, a local Paris club, in 2004 when he was six years old.
After impressing at Bondy, he moved to Monaco's academy in 2013, where he continued his development in one of Europe’s most renowned youth setups.
Professional Career:
2015-2016 (Monaco B): Mbappé started his professional career with Monaco B, where he scored 4 goals in 12 appearances.
2015–2018 (Monaco): Mbappé made his debut with Monaco’s first team, where he quickly became one of the most exciting young talents in Europe. In the 2016-2017 season, he helped lead Monaco to the Ligue 1 title and a semi-final spot in the UEFA Champions League. He scored 16 goals in 41 appearances that season.
2017–2018 (Loan to Paris Saint-Germain): In 2017, Mbappé moved to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on loan, with an option to buy. He scored 13 goals in 27 appearances in his first season with PSG, winning multiple domestic trophies.
2018-2024 (Paris Saint-Germain): In 2018, Mbappé’s move to PSG became permanent. He established himself as one of the top players in the world, scoring over 160 goals and winning several domestic trophies, including multiple Ligue 1 titles, French Cups, and League Cups.
He was pivotal in PSG’s run in the UEFA Champions League, though they have yet to win the coveted title.
Mbappé’s talent, speed, and goal-scoring ability have made him one of the brightest stars in football today.
2024–Present (Real Madrid): In 2024, Mbappé made a high-profile move to Real Madrid, joining the Spanish giants after his contract with PSG ended. He has already made an impact in La Liga and the Champions League in his first season with the club.
International Career:
2014–2015 (France U17): Mbappé began his international career with France’s U17 team, scoring 2 goals in 2 appearances.
2016 (France U19): He then moved up to the U19 team, where he made 11 appearances and scored 7 goals.
2017–Present (France National Team): Mbappé was called up to the senior French national team in 2017 and quickly became a key player.
2018 FIFA World Cup: Mbappé starred in France's 2018 World Cup victory in Russia. He scored four goals, including one in the final against Croatia, becoming the second-youngest player in history to score in a World Cup final after Pele. He was awarded the Best Young Player of the Tournament.
UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021): Despite France's early exit from the tournament, Mbappé was one of the standout players for his team.
2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Mbappé played a crucial role in helping France qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, scoring vital goals in the qualification rounds.
Achievements and Awards:
FIFA World Cup 2018: Won the World Cup with France, scoring crucial goals and cementing his status as one of the brightest talents in world football.
Ligue 1: Won multiple Ligue 1 titles with Paris Saint-Germain.
French Cup: Multiple-time winner of the French Cup with PSG.
French League Cup: Also won the French League Cup on several occasions.
UEFA Champions League: Although Mbappé has not yet won the Champions League, he has been instrumental in PSG's progress in the competition.
Individual Awards:
Best Young Player of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Ligue 1 Player of the Year in 2019 and 2021.
Top Scorer of Ligue 1 in several seasons.
Frequently listed as a finalist for the Ballon d'Or.
Playing Style and Skills:
Speed: Mbappé is one of the fastest players in the world, with an explosive sprint that allows him to outrun defenders and create goal-scoring opportunities.
Dribbling: He possesses excellent dribbling skills and can take on defenders with ease, using his agility and ball control to glide past opponents.
Finishing: Mbappé is a clinical goal scorer, capable of scoring with both feet and his head from various angles and distances.
Playmaking: Although primarily known for his goal-scoring, Mbappé also has an excellent vision of the game and is capable of providing assists and setting up his teammates for goals.
Personal Life:
Despite his fame, Mbappé remains grounded and is known for his charitable work, particularly in the areas of education and social causes.
He is one of the most recognized athletes globally, and he uses his platform to advocate for positive change in his community and beyond.
Future Expectations:
Mbappé is expected to continue his success at Real Madrid and with the French national team, potentially winning more major trophies, including the Champions League. He is considered one of the greatest players of his generation and is set to have a long, successful career at the top of world football.
