French · Paris, France · Born 20 December 1998French footballer born in 1998, widely regarded as one of the world's best players. FIFA World Cup winner in 2018, known for exceptional pace and finishing.
Kylian Mbappé Lottin was born in Bondy, a commune in the Seine-Saint-Denis banlieues, in 1998. His father Wilfried is a football coach of Cameroonian origin and his mother Fayza a former handball player of Algerian-Kabyle heritage. He developed at Clairefontaine and joined Monaco's academy at 14, making his first-team debut at 16. His breakout season (2016–17) helped Monaco win Ligue 1 and reach the Champions League semi-finals. Paris Saint-Germain paid an initial loan fee of £35 million, then a £166 million transfer in 2018 — the second highest in history at the time. At PSG he scored over 250 goals in 308 appearances, winning six Ligue 1 titles and being named Ligue 1 Player of the Year six consecutive times. He scored 12 goals at the 2018 World Cup — including a hat-trick in the final against Argentina — becoming the second teenager to score in a World Cup final. He won the World Cup Golden Boot in 2022 with 8 goals despite France losing the final to Argentina on penalties. He joined Real Madrid in 2024. He won the Champions League in his debut season. He earned over 70 France caps by 23, scoring at a rate that suggested he would surpass Thierry Henry's all-time national record. The most complete young forward in football history. Mbappé entered the 2026 World Cup with France among the favourites and remained firmly in the Ballon d'Or conversation, with a strong tournament capable of crowning another prolific individual season in Madrid.
Becoming the second teenager to score in a World Cup final
How They Played
Explosive pace, clinical finishing, direct running, excellent in counter-attacks
Lasting Impact
One of the fastest and most prolific forwards of his generation, leading France to World Cup glory
Career Honours
- FIFA World Cup 2018 (France)
- UEFA Champions League 2024 (Real Madrid)
- La Liga 2024-25
- Ligue 1 6x (PSG)
- FIFA World Cup Golden Boot 2022
- Ligue 1 top scorer 6x
- Coupe de France 6x
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco | 2015–2017 | — | 60 | 103 | #29 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2017–2024 | €180M | 182 | 68 | #7 |
| Real Madrid | 2024–present | Free | 137 | 49 | #29 |
 France | — | — | 92 | 53 | — |
French Athletes