Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé Lottin is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Real Madrid and captains the France national team. Born in Paris and raised in nearby Bondy, Mbappé began his senior club career in 2015 with Monaco. He won the Ligue 1 title for the 2016–17 season with Monaco and signed for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2017. With PSG, he won six Ligue 1 titles and four Coupes de France, including a domestic quadruple in the 2019–20 season. He is the club's all-time top goalscorer and ranks third in assists. In 2024, Mbappé joined Real Madrid on a free transfer, winning the Pichichi Trophy and his first European Golden Shoe in his debut season. At the international level, Mbappé made his senior debut for France in 2017. He became the youngest French player to score at a World Cup and the second teenager to score in a World Cup final. Mbappé finished as the joint second-highest goalscorer as France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup and was honored as the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player and French Player of the Year. He helped France to victory in the UEFA Nations League in 2021 and won the Golden Boot and Silver Ball at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Mbappé has been named in the FIFA FIFPro World11 six times and in the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season four times. He was awarded the Golden Boy in 2017 and the Kopa Trophy in 2018. Mbappé has been named Ligue 1 Player of the Year a record five times and has finished as the Ligue 1 top scorer for a record six seasons.

Kylian Mbappé's success on the field has made him a global phenomenon, with a massive following and endorsement deals. He has been named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2023 and was listed by Forbes as one of the world's ten highest-paid athletes in 2023 and 2024. Mbappé's impact extends beyond his playing career, with his charitable work and philanthropic efforts making a significant difference in the lives of many. He has been involved in various charitable initiatives, including working with UNICEF and the French Red Cross. Mbappé's influence on the sport of football is undeniable, and his success has paved the way for future generations of players.