The 2022 World Cup is here, and billions of fans.
It was in 2018, 19 years old(now 23 years), Paris Saint-German striker Kylian Mbappé helped France win the World Cup. He has dominated the international soccer scene after the unforgetful winning World cup in Russia. He has been with PSG(Paris Saint-Germain Football Club) since 2018, getting more fame while playing alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar JR.
Kylian Mbappé is one of France’s most adored citizens kids cheered “Mbappé for president,” and social media users tweeted, “Liberté, Égalité, Mbappé.”
Here are some exciting things you should know about France’s favorite soccer player, Kylian Mbappé
1. After Brazilian legend Pelé, He is the second teenager in history to score in a World Cup final
In 1958 Brazilian legend Pelé scored at a World Cup final against Sweden. After him, Kylian Mbappé, at the age of 19 years, was the first teenager to score in a World Cup final. He scored in France’s 4-2 victory against Croatia. Pelé tweeted congrats to Kylian Mbappé, who wrote on Twitter, “Only the second teenager to have scored a goal in a #WorldCupFinal! Welcome to the club, @KMbappe – it’s great to have some company!”
source: saudigazette.com.sa
Pelé even added, joking in another tweet: “If Kylian keeps equalling my records like this I may have to dust my boots off again..” But Kylian Mbappé is still modest in interviews and wasn’t quite ready for the comparisons with legend stars.
“It’s flattering to be the second one after Pele but let’s put things into context – Pele is in another category,” he said in a media interview.
2. He has unconditional love for new sneakers
He has described himself as a ” Kid with a new toy” every time he gets new pair of sneakers. Nike Air Maxes were his first pair. Although he cleaned them thoroughly, they would get dirty when he went to the field. In an interview with Hypebeast in March, he would cry to his mom to get shoes he had his eye on. Brand sneakers were expensive, so he usually had to appeal to his mom for the make and model he liked. The first football boots he wore were Nike Vapors. Nike Vapors were the first football boots he wore. He said they were so coveted that some teammates would even ask if they could borrow them to wear for the first half of the game! But he declined.:D
Nike has a special section on its website called “BOUTIQUE DE MBAPPÉ.” They showcase the star’s choice of footwear.
3. Kylian Mbappé belongs to the Paris suburbs, Bondy
source: sports247.my
Bondy a town roughly 11 kilometers northeast of Paris. This city has ministered to him as the town’s new claim to fame by adding a red banner to the city hall, “Thank you, Kylian, all of the people of Bondy are with you!” His town even hosted a welcome back reception with cheering crowds that the Bondy native blew kisses two as he hugged young, excited fans. Mbappé trained at the AS Bondy football club when he was a child. When others watched him play, they dubbed him “the next Henry,” referring to Thierry Henry, current manager of the French club Monaco and former star footballer. Do you want to visit his old stomping ground? Bondy is easily accessible from Paris.
4. The young player donated all his World Cup earnings
This excellent football star reportedly said he felt he should not be paid to represent France, donated roughly 400,000 euros to a children’s charity known as Premiers de Cordée, which he made over a tournament. He earned an estimated 20,000 euros per game and a 300,000 euro bonus for winning the contest. The place he donated to, Premiers de Cordée, drives sports programs for hospitalized kids and encourages disability awareness in schools and businesses. He began collaborating with the organization and has also played soccer with children supported by generosity.
Mbappé began this collaboration with the organization in 2017 and has played soccer with some children supported by the charity.
5. Mbappé followed by a whopping 73.7 million people on Instagram, more than President Obama
source: Instagram
That is more than former U.S. president Barack Obama, followed by 35.4 million people. Mbappé still has a sizeable following, thinking he only newly attracted international attention. His posts have an average of millions of likes and thousands of comments. He often posts the pictures like hanging out with family and other soccer players seeing sick children at the hospital, or accepting the latest football awards.
6. The most youthful player on record of the Monaco football club
At 14, he first signed with Monaco and started playing for the team at 16 in December 2015. In club history, Henry Thierry is the only youngest player, now the current manager. After a year, Kylian Mbappé broke another of Thierry’s records by becoming the youngest player to score for Monaco. TIME magazine placed him on the list of the 25 most influential teenagers in the world for 2018.
7. Kylian Mbappé is the second most expensive football player
After a loan deal with his old team, Monaco, he entered into a 180 million euro contract with Paris Saint-Germain. PSG will pay 180 million euros plus bonuses, making it the second most expensive transfer in history after Neymar transferred to PSG from Barcelona for 222 million euros.
8. The 16th arrondissement, where he lives
source: parisinsidersguide.com
He moved into a 600 sqm apartment in Paris with a view of the Eiffel Tower. It’s been portrayed as “luxurious.” with two stories, a large roof terrace, and a jacuzzi. He chooses the location because of Parc des Princes, the official home of team Paris Saint Germain. Before, he stayed at the Royal Monceau, a well-known luxury hotel.
9. Kylian Mbappé belongs from an athletic family
Fayza Lamar(Kylian Mbappé’s mother) was a handball player who competed in Division 1 in the 1990s. In addition, Kylian Mbappé ‘s father, Wilfried Bondy, was a footballer who played for AS Bondy. Furthermore, Jirès Kembo-Ekoko is his adopted brother and a professional footballer. Lastly, Mbappé’s little brother Ethan plays for PSG’s under-12 league.
10 The most-waited race between two-speed stars – Mbappe vs. Usain Bolt
source: foxsports.com.au
In 2019, During a match vs. Monaco, He set an unbelievable speed of 23.61MPH, which is .25MPH more than Bolt when he won the 100m race in 2009. But Bolt sooner created a record-holding 27.8MPH in berlin during the race. Just a bit faster than our beloved french football star Mbappe.
11 He could have played for Algeria or Cameroon
Because his mother belongs from Algeria, and his father is from Cameroon. This can give him a wide range of citizenship opportunities for playing from the country on the international level.
12. Kylian Mbappé’s dream came true vai FIFA 2021 Cover.
source: ea.com
He was chosen for the cover of the world-famous video game FIFA 2021. He posted the photo of the video game cover on his Instagram with the caption, “dream come true.”
13. Kylian Mbappe almost joined Chelsea.
The PSG number 7, Mbappe, was almost close to joining Chelsea in 2012. He also gave a trial for the club, but they needed to be convinced more and wanted another one. Chelsea also gave him a number 10 shirt. However, his mother rejected the offer saying, “Either they sign him now, or within five years, they’ll have to offer € 50 million to tie him down.”
14. “The next Thierry Henry.”
When he trained at the AS Bondy football club, they called him “the next Henry,” echoed by Arsene Wenger in 2017 when he revealed he tried to bring Mbappe to Arsenal at the time. After Mbappe lifted the World Cup, people hosted a welcome back bash, packed with a cheering public full of young, excited football lovers. When he coached at the AS Bondy football club, they named him “the next Henry,” quoted by Arsene Wenger in 2017 when he admitted he tried to convey Mbappe to Arsenal at the time. “He indeed has similar qualities,” Wenger told The Ligue 1 show. “He could be another Thierry Henry.”
15. Kylian Mbappé’s achievements
source: sportsadda.com
1x World Cup winner
| Country | Year |
|---|---|
| France | 2018 |
5x French champion
| Team | Year |
|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | 21/22 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 19/20 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 18/19 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 17/18 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 16/17 |
3x French cup winner
| Team | Year |
|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | 20/21 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 19/20 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 17/18 |
3x French Super Cup winner
| Team | Year |
|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | 20/21 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 19/20 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 18/19 |
2x French league cup winner
| Team | Year |
|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | 19/20 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 17/18 |
1x French Youth Cup winner
| Year |
|---|
| 15/16 |
3x Young player of the year
| Match | Year |
|---|---|
| World Cup 2018 | 2018 |
| Ligue 1 | 2018 |
| Ligue 1 | 2017 |
1x Footballer of the Year
| Team | Year |
|---|---|
| France | 2018 |
1x Winner UEFA Nations League
| Match | Year |
|---|---|
| UEFA Nations League Finalse | 2021 |
1x Best assist provider
| Team | Year |
|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | 21/22 |
1x European Under-19 champion
| Team | Year |
|---|---|
| France U19 | 2016 |
8x Top goal scorer
| Match | Year |
|---|---|
| Ligue 1 Ligue 1 – 28 Goals | 21/22 |
| Coupe de France – 5 Goals | 21/22 |
| Ligue 1 – 27 Goals | 20/21 |
| Coupe de France – 7 Goals | 20/21 |
| UEFA Nations League Finals – 2 Goals | 20/21 |
| Ligue 1 – 18 Goals | 19/20 |
| Ligue 1 – 33 Goals | 18/19 |
| Coupe Gambardella – 3 Goals | 15/16 |
4x TM-Player of the season
| Team | Year |
|---|---|
| France | 2022 |
| France | 2020 |
| France | 2019 |
| France | 2017 |
1x Player of the year
| Team | Year |
|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | 18/19 |
