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Kylian Mbappe is currently PSG's all-time top goal scorer, and he's also amassed a laundry list of personal recognition below: Messi and Ronaldo's rivalry has dominated football for over two decades with the pair setting a whole new benchmark for individual excellence. Mbappe's form for PSG has seen him win a string of personal awards, including four Ligue 1 Golden Boot awards since his arrival in Paris. Bring it on Barca? Attacker : Paris Saint-Germain FC / France. It's time for Didier Deschamps to decide", "Mbappe v Rashford v Dembele: Which wonderkid has had the biggest impact so far? [198] When Stefan de Vrij, central defender for Inter Milan and the Netherlands, was asked of his toughest opponent, he placed Mbapp ahead of anyone else, including Mbapp's childhood idol Cristiano Ronaldo. The first leg of that round of 16 clash saw Messi open the scoring from the spot, before a scintillating performance from Mbappe saw him score a hat-trick at Camp Nou. 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. Will Mbappe and Messi be fit to face Bayern Munich? Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. [142] On 21 June 2018, he scored his first World Cup goal in France's 10 group stage win over Peru. Associate Editor, Encyclopdia Britannica. [202] Mbapp speaks fluent French, English, and Spanish. European Assists King 2021/22: Mbappe and Muller share award as Messi makes podium. ", "Kylian Mbappe joins Paris St-Germain: Why an 18-year-old is worth 166m", "Arsene Wenger has likened him to Thierry Henry but who is Arsenal target Kylian Mbappe? Copyright 2018 - 2023, Footballcritic Inc. All right reserved. In the match, Mbapp was involved in three of France's four goals in a 41 victory; he was in the build-up for the second goal, scored the third a header from an Ousmane Dembl cross, and assisted Olivier Giroud for the fourth goal. Mbapp was named the leagues Player of the Year for the 201819 season, when he scored 33 goals, the most in Ligue 1. [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. [58] Four days later, Mbapp recorded his first European goal for Les Parisiens in a 50 UEFA Champions League group stage away defeat of Celtic. He is the club's all-time top goalscorer and third all-time in assists. City? [99] In the second leg against Barcelona on 10 March, Mbapp scored from the spot in a 11 draw at the Parc de Princes, as his side advanced to the quarter-finals 52 on aggregate. [81][82] Mbapp finished the 201920 season as joint-top scorer in Ligue 1 with 18 goals, along with Monaco's Wissam Ben Yedder. 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. Mbappe has already scored 15 goals and produced 15 assists in 24 games for PSG this season. BT Sport were broadcasting the match. [17] Growing up, his idols were Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo Nazrio, and Cristiano Ronaldo. [186][187][188][189] A highly skilful player, Mbapp is also known for his excellent dribbling ability, as well as his explosive acceleration, agility, quick feet, and creativity when in possession of the ball, as demonstrated by his use of elaborate feints, such as step overs, or sudden changes of pace or direction to beat opponents in one on one situations. KEWJF is responsible for processing your data. Mbappe started playing with the Monaco team, where he began his professional career in 2015 at the age of 18 years, he won the Ligue 1 championship in 201617. He played his first match with the French mens national team in 2017, and he soon emerged as one of its main scoring threats. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. At just 23 years old, Mbappe has so far scored 12 World Cup goals in 14 appearances at just two tournaments. 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. 9d; Messi reaches 1,000 club goal contributions. Kylian Mbapp, in full Kylian Mbapp Lottin, (born December 20, 1998, Paris, France), French football (soccer) player whose speed and goal scoring as an attacker made him a dominant force in European club competition. [73], On 21 April, he scored a hat-trick in a 31 win against Monaco, to be his first goals against his former club. [206] In 2018, Swiss watchmaker Hublot signed Mbapp as a global ambassador. [182][191][195][196], In April 2017, former France international Nicolas Anelka said that Mbapp's ability to run at defences reminded him of Ronaldo of the 1996 Olympics and that Mbapp had the characteristics of a world-class player. 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[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. 7 shirt in new-look Paris Saint-Germain kit", "Mbappe scores twice in Lique 1 return to seal PSG fight-back", "Cavani, Mbappe & Neymar all score as PSG maintain 100% start", "Mbappe after red card: I would do it again", "PSG's Kylian Mbappe doesn't regret red card: 'I would do the same thing', "Mbappe breaks 45-year Ligue 1 record in PSG rout", "Ada Hegerberg: first women's Ballon d'Or marred as winner is asked to twerk", "Mbappe nets hat trick, Neymar returns as PSG beat Monaco on title-clinching day", "Mbappe ensures PSG make Ligue 1 history despite defeat", "Mbapp and Di Maria Earn PSG First 201920 Trophy", "Kylian Mbappe: PSG forward sets another Champions League record with 'perfect' substitute hat-trick", "PSG awarded Ligue 1 title and two teams are relegated after season is scrapped", "Paris Saint-Germain crowned Ligue 1 champions after French season called off", "Kylian Mbapp and Angel Di Maria: top scorer and top assist provider", "Mbappe Injury Overshadows PSG's Coupe De France Title", "PSG forward Mbappe out of Champions League quarter-final against Atalanta", "Mbappe training return boosts PSG for Atalanta quarterfinal", "Atalanta dealt cruelest of exits by PSG late show", "Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain to win Champions League", "Kylian Mbappe tests positive for Covid-19 while playing with France", "Kean at the double as PSG beat Basaksehir 20", "Mbappe Has Recorded the Most Champions League Assists Since 2017", "Mbappe reaches 100 goals for PSG with strike against Montpellier", "Hat-trick: Neymar Jr's gala performance on the Champions League", "PSG star Mbappe overtakes Messi to become youngest player to reach 20 Champions League goals", "Just how good are Kylian Mbapp and Erling Haaland? How many trophies Kylian Mbappe won, career awards and top scorer Golden Boot honours with PSG, France and Monaco, Is Mbappe leaving PSG? ", "Kylian Mbapp, joueur du mois de fvrier! He was at that time the youngest first-team player in the clubs history. [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]. I hope that I will be able to do this number justice on the pitch. [104] He ended the Ligue 1 campaign with 27 goals, to become the top scorer for the third consecutive season but PSG missed out on the league title it was the first time in Mbapp's career where he did not win Ligue 1 after four consecutive successes. [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. I never asked for my departure in January. Despite speculation over his long-term future in Paris, Mbappe remains the key player for club and country, as PSG prepare for a summer of changes. DOB : Dec 19, 1998 (Paris, France) Height: 178cm. He became the second teenager to score in a World Cup final as part of Frances 4-2 win over Croatia, joining Brazil legend Pele. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the link provided in each issue of the newsletter. At international level, Mbapp made his senior debut for France in 2017, at age 18. Thank you for using Footballcritic. "When Kylian wants something, he will do it. [90] On 28 October, Mbapp recorded two assists, both for Moise Kean, in a 20 Champions League group stage victory against stanbul Baakehir. 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. [157] On 18 May 2021, Mbapp was called up for the France squad for UEFA Euro 2020, his second major international tournament. "[49][50], He explained for Argentine media outlet Infobae: "We had to work twice as hard as Real Madrid. [164] Mbapp's super hat-trick, which included a 32-minute first half hat-trick, was his first for his country and the first competitive hat-trick scored for France since Dominique Rocheteau in 1985. (Pelwas the first, in 1958.) Kylian Mbappe is among the best soccer players in the world arguably the best depending on who you ask. ", "Kylian Mbapp, joueur du mois de novembre-dcembre de la Ligue 1 Uber Eats! "[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. [110] The following match against Reims on 29 August, in which Lionel Messi notably made his debut for PSG, ended in a 20 Rouge-et-Bleu victory thanks to two Mbapp goals. [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. [citation needed] Three days later, Mbapp scored once and assisted the second in the Coupe de France Final against his former club Monaco as PSG won 20 to claim their first major trophy of the season. His dribbling was already fantastic and he was much faster than the others. Together they led PSG to three consecutive Ligue 1 titles (201718, 201819, and 201920). Kylian Mbappe now has a league-leading 22 goals in Ligue 1 this season. Maybe the worst goal of Mbapp's career. Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe scored one of the strangest goals of the 2022-23 season against Lorient. In 2021 Mbapp scored the winning goal for France in the final of the UEFA Nations League tournament, defeating Spain. The 24-year-old walked calmly alongside Mvogo, who inexplicably dropped the ball at his feet. [101], In the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich on 7 April, Mbapp scored two goals, helping his team to a 32 victory at the Allianz Arena, a first victory for PSG in Munich since 1994. [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. [193] By age 22, he had physically developed into an elite goalscorer. [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. [75], On 3 August, Mbapp scored in a 21 win over Rennes to capture his first title of the 201920 season, the 2019 Trophe des Champions. [46], Mbapp credited fellow striker at Monaco Radamel Falcao as a key influence on him throughout the season, giving him the space to express himself, teaching him to be "calm" and "serene" during the game, traits which Mbapp noted he lacked. [27], Mbapp was called up to the senior France squad for the first time to face Luxembourg and Spain in March 2017. [158] On 15 June, Mbapp scored one goal and later assisted one, both of which were later deemed to be offside, in a group stage match against Germany. He's got eyes in the back of his head. [115] On 11 February, he scored the winning goal in stoppage time in a 10 league win over Rennes, a feat he repeated four days later in a 10 Champions League victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the round of 16. Lorients players appealed to Jerome Brisard to disallow the goal but the referee allowed it to stand. In 2013, at age 14, he signed with AS Monaco, which competes in Ligue 1 (Frances top-division league), and he played on the clubs youth and under-19 teams. 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. [4] There, he won four Ligue 1 titles and three Coupes de France, including a domestic quadruple in the 201920 season, as well as leading the club to its first ever UEFA Champions League Final in 2020. [24], Eventually, he moved to the Clairefontaine academy, putting on a host of impressive performances leading to numerous French clubs, and Real Madrid, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Bayern Munich, attempting to sign him. [47], On 31 August 2017, Paris Saint-Germain announced the signing of Mbapp from Monaco on loan. Kylian Mbappe has 5 assists after 32 match days in the season 2022/2023. [42] In the quarter-finals against Borussia Dortmund, Mbapp won a penalty and scored two goals as Monaco won the away leg 32. ", "Kylian Mbapp, joueur du mois de fvrier de la Ligue 1 Uber Eats! [197] Mbapp was named the fastest player in the world in a ranking by French newspaper Le Figaro. Lionel Messi would be "welcomed with open arms" if he decides to return to LaLiga, Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales said. Web11 february 2017 2017 - 2018 I am selected for the first time and score my first goal in the Champions League against Manchester City in the 8th final. 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. 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. [12] At the age of 11, Real Madrid invited Mbapp to train with their under-12s and visit the club's facilities. 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Time limits and T&Cs apply. Mbapp received the World Cups Best Young Player award for his performance, which included scoring four goals. 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. Updates? [199] In 2018, Mbapp was considered the world's most expensive player from a transfer value perspective by the CIES. [28] He made his first team debut two months later on 2 December 2015 in a 11 Ligue 1 home draw against Caen, replacing Fbio Coentro after 88 minutes. [83] On 24 July, in the 2020 Coupe de France Final against Saint-tienne, Mbapp was forced off after sustaining an injury following a challenge from Loc Perrin, who was sent off; PSG won the match 10,[84] although Mbapp was ruled out of the 2020 Coupe de la Ligue Final,[85] which PSG went on to win, completing a domestic treble. That is already more than legendary French footballers Thierry Henry, who scored six, and Zinedine Zidane, who achieved five in his career. Mbappe was named the Best Young Player of the Tournament. [174][175], On 21 March 2023, following the international retirement of Hugo Lloris, manager Didier Deschamps named Mbapp the new captain of France ahead of their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. Kylian Mbappe started 2022 in a similar way to how he finished the previous calendar year, as he has netted a hat-trick against Vannes in the Coupe de France last 32 after scoring a brace in the previous round against SC Feignies. [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. The France international has now scored as many as 201 times in 309 games for Monaco, PSG and the national team. WebKylian Mbappe has scored 22 goals in 28 matches so far in the Ligue 1 2022/2023 season. For more information on how your personal data is processed and on your rights, please read our Privacy policy or contact our data representative by e-mail at. [141], On 17 May 2018, Mbapp was called up to the France squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. [169] In the knockout round of sixteen against Poland, Mbapp scored two goals, the first into the roof of the net from 16 yards and the second a curling strike into the top corner, in a 31 win for France. [216] Later, on 10 February 2019, Mbapp donated a further 27,000 to the GoFundMe campaign created to fund the search for the plane's still-missing pilot, David Ibbotson. [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. The next day, at six o'clock, I took the first flight. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. He had 1o career hat-tricks by then. France forward Mbappe struck twice in the first half to put PSG on 75 points with six games left, extending the French champions' lead to 11 points before second-placed Marseille travel to Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday. Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. [43] In the second leg, Mbapp opened the scoring as Monaco won 31 and advanced to the semi-finals. [39][40] On 11 March, he scored a goal in the 21 Ligue 1 home win against Bordeaux to register his seventh Ligue 1 goal in his last four starts. [150][151] On 5 September 2020, Mbapp scored the only goal for France in a 10 UEFA Nations League win against Sweden. He gave his word to Kylian that he would play with him. Mbappe netted 27 goals in 60 games while at Monaco and has found the back of the net 24 times in 53 duels for Les Blues, with his PSG tally being 150 goals in 196 games. [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. [127][128], On 13 August 2022, Mbapp scored his first goal of the season for PSG in a 52 home victory over Montpellier, after having missed a penalty earlier in the match. Mbappe was born in France and raised in nearby Bondy. [177], Mbapp has been described by Arsne Wenger as a "huge football talent" who "has similarities to Thierry Henry". [213], On 22 February 2018, Mbapp was joined by two of Africa's greatest strikers, former AC Milan forward and current Liberia President George Weah, and former Chelsea and Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba, in a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and FIFA president Gianni Infantino at the lyse Palace in Paris that focused on a sports development project in Africa. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. This made him the youngest ever to hit the 100 Ligue 1 goals milestone. Mbapp has won Ligue 1 Player of the Year three times, and has finished as the Ligue 1 top scorer for four seasons; in the 202122 season, he became the first player to finish as both Ligue 1 top scorer and top assist provider.