Kylian Mbappé is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team. He is regarded as one of the best players in the world, known for his explosive speed, dribbling skills and clinical finishing. He has won numerous trophies and awards, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where he became the youngest French player to score at a World Cup and the second teenager to score in a World Cup final.


Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Kylian Mbappé Lottin
  • Known As: Kylian Mbappé
  • Nickname: Donatello, KM7
  • Father: Wilfried Mbappé
  • Mother: Fayza Lamari
  • Siblings: Jirès Kembo Ekoko (adoptive brother), Ethan Mbappé (brother), Adeyemi Mbappé (brother)
  • Wife: N/A
  • Mistress: N/A
  • Daughter: N/A
  • Son: N/A
  • Age (Present): 24
  • Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
  • Weight: 73 kg (161 lb)
  • Salary: €21 million per year (2021)
  • Net Worth: €95 million (2021 estimate)
  • Date of Birth: December 20, 1998
  • Birthplace: Paris, France
  • Gender: Male
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Religion: Muslim
  • Race or Ethnicity: Black (Cameroonian and Algerian ancestry)
  • Education: AS Bondy, Clairefontaine academy, Monaco academy
  • Nationality: French
  • Influenced: Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, Zinedine Zidane, Neymar Jr.
  • Major Writings: N/A
  • Occupation: Footballer
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Details

Career:

Kylian Mbappé began his football career at AS Bondy, where his father was a coach. He showed exceptional talent and attracted attention from several clubs. He joined the prestigious Clairefontaine academy in 2010, where he continued to impress with his skills and goals. He moved to Monaco academy in 2013, where he signed his first professional contract in 2016.

Mbappé made his senior debut for Monaco on December 2, 2015, becoming the youngest player to play for the club at 16 years and 347 days. He scored his first goal on February 20, 2016, becoming the youngest scorer in Monaco’s history at 17 years and 62 days. He helped Monaco win the Ligue 1 title in the 2016–17 season, scoring 15 goals in 29 appearances. He also shone in the UEFA Champions League, scoring six goals in nine games and reaching the semi-finals.

Mbappé joined Paris Saint-Germain on an initial loan deal in August 2017, with an option to buy for €180 million, making him the second-most expensive player and most expensive teenager of all time. He formed a formidable attacking trio with Neymar Jr. and Edinson Cavani, scoring 21 goals in 44 games in his first season. He won four domestic trophies with PSG, including the Ligue 1 title.

In his second season with PSG, Mbappé became the undisputed star of the team, scoring 39 goals in 43 games and winning the Ligue 1 Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards. He also finished as the Ligue 1 top scorer with 33 goals and was named in the FIFA FIFPro World11 and the UEFA Team of the Year. However, he suffered disappointment in the Champions League, as PSG were eliminated by Manchester United in the round of 16.

In his third season with PSG, Mbappé continued to score prolifically, netting 30 goals in 37 games. He won four more domestic trophies with PSG, including the Ligue 1 title. He also reached his first Champions League final with PSG, but lost to Bayern Munich. He was named in the FIFA FIFPro World11 and the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season.

In his fourth season with PSG, Mbappé scored 42 goals in 47 games, becoming the club’s all-time top scorer and third all-time in assists. He won two more domestic trophies with PSG, but lost the Ligue 1 title to Lille. He also reached his second Champions League semi-final with PSG, but lost to Manchester City. He scored a hat-trick against Barcelona at Camp Nou and a brace against Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena, becoming the first player to score multiple goals in both stadiums in the Champions League. He was named in the FIFA FIFPro World11 and the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season.

In his fifth season with PSG, Mbappé scored 41 goals in 44 games, becoming the first player to finish as both Ligue 1 top scorer and top assist provider with 27 goals and 12 assists. He won three more domestic trophies with PSG, including the Ligue 1 title. He also reached his third Champions League semi-final with PSG, but lost to Real Madrid. He scored a hat-trick against Club Brugge at Jan Breydel Stadium and a brace against Manchester City at Parc des Princes, becoming the first player to score multiple goals in both stadiums in the Champions League. He was named in the FIFA FIFPro World11 and the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season.

Mbappé made his international debut for France on March 25, 2017, becoming the second youngest player to play for France at 18 years and 95 days. He scored his first goal for France on August 31, 2017, becoming the youngest scorer for France in the 21st century at 18 years and 244 days. He was selected for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where he became the youngest French player to score at a World Cup and the second teenager to score in a World Cup final, after Pelé. He finished as the joint second-highest scorer with four goals and won the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player award. He also became only the second teenager to win a World Cup, after Pelé.

Mbappé was also selected for the UEFA Euro 2020, where he scored one goal and provided two assists in four games. However, he missed a decisive penalty in the round of 16 shootout against Switzerland, as France were eliminated from the tournament.

Mbappé was also selected for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he captained France to their second consecutive World Cup title. He scored nine goals and provided four assists in seven games, becoming the all-time top scorer in World Cup finals with seven goals. He also won the Golden Boot and the Silver Ball awards. He became only the third player to win two World Cups, after Pelé and Cafu.

Early Life & Childhood:

Kylian Mbappé was born on December 20, 1998, in Paris, France, to Wilfried Mbappé and Fayza Lamari. His father is a football coach and agent of Cameroonian origin, while his mother is a former handball player of Algerian origin. He has two younger brothers: Ethan Mbappé, who plays for PSG’s youth academy, and Adeyemi Mbappé, who was adopted by his family from Nigeria. He also has an adoptive brother: Jirès Kembo Ekoko, who is a professional footballer.

Mbappé grew up in Bondy, a suburb of Paris, where he started playing football at AS Bondy under his father’s guidance. He showed exceptional talent from an early age and attracted attention from several clubs. He joined the prestigious Clairefontaine academy in 2010, where he continued to impress with his skills and goals. He moved to Monaco academy in 2013, where he signed his first professional contract in 2016.

Personal Life & Family:

Kylian Mbappé is not married and does not have any children. He is reportedly dating Alicia Aylies, a former Miss France winner and model. He is very close to his family and often posts pictures of them on his social media accounts.

Mbappé is a practicing Muslim and has said that his faith helps him stay grounded and humble. He is also fluent in French and English and can speak some Spanish.

Mbappé is known for his charitable work and generosity. He donated all of his World Cup earnings to various charities and causes, such as Premiers de Cordée, an association that helps children with disabilities through sports. He also supports UNICEF and other humanitarian organizations.

Some Unknown Information of Kylian Mbappé:

  • His parents and brother are also involved in sports. His dad coaches football, his mom played handball, and his brother plays football too.
  • He was a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo as a kid and had his posters on his wall.
  • He is the second most costly player ever, after Neymar. He moved to PSG from Monaco for 180 million euros in 2018.
  • He is faster than Usain Bolt. He reached a top speed of 23.6 mph (38 km per hour) while playing for PSG, 0.25 mph faster than Bolt’s average speed during his 100m world record win in 2009.
  • He is very generous. He gave away his whole World Cup earnings (about 500,000 euros) to a charity that helps children with disabilities play sports.
  • He could have played for Chelsea when he was 11, but he didn’t impress the coaches during a trial.
  • He could have also played for Cameroon or Algeria, as his dad is from Cameroon and his mom is from Algeria.
  • He loves sneakers and has a collection of over 100 pairs.
  • He is the youngest player ever to score 10 goals in the World Cup, beating Pele who did it at 17.
  • He likes music and learned to sing, read music and play the flute when he was young.