Kylian Mbappe
French centre-forward for Real Madrid and captain of the France national team.
Kylian Mbappé (born December 20, 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward for Real Madrid and captains the France national team. His career is characterized by high-volume goalscoring across Ligue 1, La Liga, and international competitions, supported by multiple global statistical and performance awards. He transitioned to the Spanish league in 2024 after a record-setting tenure in France.
Key stats
- Date of Birth
- 1998-12-20
- Primary Position
- Centre-Forward
- European Golden Shoe
- 1
- 2024-2025 season
- FIFA FIFPro World XI
- 3
- 2018, 2019, 2022
- FIFA Club World Cup
- 1
- 2024 (Real Madrid)
Career arc
AS Monaco breakthrough
2015–2017Mbappé debuted for Monaco's senior team, quickly establishing himself as a primary attacking output. His performances contributed to a Ligue 1 title and earned him his first FIFA FIFPro World XI selection in 2018.
Paris Saint-Germain
2017–2024Transferred to Paris Saint-Germain, where he became the club's all-time leading goalscorer. During this tenure, he secured multiple domestic championships and was named to the FIFA FIFPro World XI in 2019 and 2022.
Real Madrid
2024–presentJoined Real Madrid ahead of the 2024 season. He immediately impacted the club's trophy yield, winning the 2024 FIFA Club World Cup and securing the European Golden Shoe for the 2024-2025 season.
France National Team
2017–presentDebuted for the senior national team in 2017 and was later appointed captain. He was a central figure in France's 2018 FIFA World Cup victory and remains their primary offensive focal point.
Current form
Mbappé's recent acquisition of the 2024-2025 European Golden Shoe indicates sustained elite goalscoring output following his transfer to La Liga. He has successfully integrated into Real Madrid's system, evidenced by the 2024 FIFA Club World Cup victory.
Uncertainty
The provided database records lack standardized height and weight measurements, which frequently fluctuate between official club profiles and third-party providers. Comprehensive assist tracking for early-career domestic cup matches may contain minor discrepancies depending on the statistical provider.
Sources
- · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylian_Mbapp%C3%A9, retrieved 2026-06-04
- · TheSportsDB id=34162098, retrieved 2026-06-04
- · Wikipedia (Kylian Mbappe)
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