Top 10 Fun Facts About Kylian Mbappe

All the information you need to know about the French sensation!

Football player Kylian Mbappe represents both France’s national team and Paris Saint-Germain as a forward.

He was born in 1998 and is regarded as one of the world’s most brilliant and intriguing young players.

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Mbappe started his professional career at Monaco, where he was a major contributor to their 2016–2017 Ligue 1 championship triumph.

He later signed a contract with Paris Saint-Germain, becoming one of the most expensive young footballers in history.

Mbappe became one of the best attacking players in the world after joining PSG, winning numerous Ligue 1 championships and French Cups. He was a vital member of the French national squad that won the 2018 FIFA World Cup and has also twice been named Ligue 1 Player of the Year.

Mbappe is regarded as one of the best players of his generation and is well recognized for his tremendous speed, dribbling prowess, and finishing prowess.

What are the top ten things about the attacker that you really must know?

#1. Bondy’s ‘Boy Wonder’

Mbappe was born in Bondy, France, on December 20, 1998.

His mother, Fayza Lamari, was a former French national handball player, and his father, Wilfried Mbappe, was a football coach before becoming his agent.

He is reputed to be quite close to his family and has previously stated that his father serves as his greatest source of motivation.

#2. Monaco youth academy

At the age of six, Mbappe enrolled in the Bondy youth academy. His father Wilfried had worked for the neighborhood club for close to 25 years as one of the sporting directors.

Mbappe entered the Clairefontaine Academy in 2010 at the age of 12 and stayed there for three years before joining Monaco.

#3. Cristiano Ronaldo as his idol

Mbappe has said that he grew up idolizing Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary player from Portugal.

#4. The breakthrough season

Mbappe’s breakout season was the 2016–17 season, during which he had a significant influence on Monaco.

In Ligue 1, he contributed to his team’s league-winning campaign with 11 goals.

In addition to being called up to the French national team and winning the Golden Boy award in 2017, Mbappe’s efforts earned him.

#5. Youngest Frenchman to win the World Cup

The youngest French player to ever play in a tournament final and win it, he was a member of the French national team that won the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Mbappe won the Best Young Player award for the competition after tallying four goals.

#6. £140 million Nike deal

Mbappe agreed to a 10-year contract with Nike in 2019 that is thought to be worth £140 million, plus bonuses.

The striker has been with the business since 2015, but after winning the 2018 World Cup, Adidas, Puma, and Nike engaged in a bidding war for his services.

The Nike Mercurial Superfly has been Mbappe’s boot of choice on the field.

#7. Youngest hat-trick scorer in World Cup final

The youngest player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final is Kylian Mbappe.

At the age of 23 years, 11 months, and 28 days, he scored three goals against Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final.

#8. Ligue 1 Player of the Year three times in a row

Three years in a row, Mbappe has earned the Ligue 1 Player of the Year title (2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22).

In 2019–20, the individual trophy wasn’t given out because to the Covid-19 pandemic.

#9. Owns a fleet of luxurious cars

Like many of his contemporaries, Mbappe enjoys driving and owns up to eight expensive vehicles, the most well-known of which are the Mercedes V Class and the Ferrari 488 Pista.

#10. LeBron James friendship

Mbappe and NBA superstar LeBron James get along well, and the two have been spotted together several times.

Even their Instagram profile pictures were switched back in January 2021.