Kylian Mbappé has been one of the most promising and talented footballers in the world since he was a young teenager. At just 18 years old, he became the second most expensive player in football history when he moved from Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017. Since then, he has established himself as one of the top footballers in the world and won numerous titles with both his club and country. In this blog post, we will look at how Kylian Mbappé's football career has developed from an early age and how his potential has been realized.
Childhood and Early Life
Kylian Mbappé was born on December 20th, 1998 in Paris, France to parents Wilfried and Fayza Mbappé. Growing up in the Bondy suburb of Paris, Kylian began playing football at a very young age with his older brother Jirès Kembo Ekoko, who was also a professional footballer. At the age of 6, he joined the local club AS Bondy, where he developed his technical skills and quickly drew the attention of professional clubs.
At the age of 11, he joined the prestigious youth academy at Monaco. Mbappé impressed the coaches so much that they immediately moved him up to the club's training center for elite players. This allowed Mbappé to develop his abilities in a more competitive environment, which led to a rapid progression in his football career.
Mbappé continued to train and play with Monaco, eventually getting his professional debut in 2015 at just 16 years old. He scored his first goal for Monaco against Troyes AC in 2016, becoming the youngest player to score a goal in Ligue 1 since Maryan Wisnieski back in 1977. The goal was further proof that Mbappé had arrived as a top-level footballer.
Rise to Prominence
Kylian Mbappé first burst onto the scene in 2015 at the age of 16 when he made his professional debut for French Ligue 1 club AS Monaco. In his very first season, Mbappé scored an impressive 26 goals in 44 appearances, which was enough to earn him the title of UNFP Young Player of the Year.
The following season Mbappé achieved even greater success as he helped lead Monaco to the Ligue 1 title with six goals and eight assists in 29 matches. He was also named the Best Young Player in Ligue 1, and it was clear that he was destined for a successful career in football.
In 2017, Mbappé moved to Paris Saint-Germain on loan with an option to buy the following season. He continued his impressive form and netted 33 goals in 29 matches to help PSG win their sixth Ligue 1 title. Following the end of the season, PSG exercised their option to sign Mbappé permanently for a fee of €180 million, making him the second-most expensive footballer of all time.
Mbappé's impressive performances for PSG over the past few seasons have seen him firmly establish himself as one of the best players in the world. He has won numerous individual awards such as the French Player of the Year and European Golden Boy, and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in football today.
Paris Saint-Germain
In the summer of 2017, Kylian Mbappé joined Paris Saint-Germain on loan from AS Monaco with an option to make the deal permanent. He made his official debut with the club in a 5–1 win against Metz on 13 August 2017, setting up two goals. Later that month, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–0 win against FC Girondins de Bordeaux.
Mbappé quickly established himself as one of the star players of the team, playing a key role in the team's league and cup success. He helped PSG win the 2017–18 Ligue 1 title, scoring 13 goals and assisting another 8 in just 27 appearances. The following season he scored 33 goals in all competitions, including a brace in the final of Coupe de France which helped PSG lift the trophy. In 2019–20, he scored 18 goals and provided 12 assists in all competitions, helping the club win its fourth successive Ligue 1 title.
He also helped PSG reach the UEFA Champions League final in 2020, where they lost to Bayern Munich. During his time with PSG, Mbappé has won four Ligue 1 titles, four Coupes de France and three Coupes de la Ligue titles, making him one of the most successful players in the club's history.
International Career
Kylian Mbappé began his international career in 2015 when he joined the French U17 squad. In 2016, he was called up to the U19 team. In 2017, he made his debut for the French senior team, becoming the youngest player to represent France since 1914. He also became the youngest goalscorer for France in a World Cup qualifier and the youngest French player to appear in a FIFA World Cup match.
Mbappé starred at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. He scored four goals during the tournament and became the first teenager since Pele in 1958 to score in a World Cup final. He was named best young player of the tournament and won the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player Award.
In 2019, Mbappé was named as one of the captains of France's UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying campaign. He scored twice in their opening game against Moldova and his performances helped France qualify for the tournament with a perfect 10-0-0 record.
Mbappé has also represented France in other major tournaments such as the UEFA Nations League, the CONCACAF Gold Cup, and the UEFA European Championship. He has earned a total of 56 caps and scored 27 goals for France since making his debut in 2017.
Awards and Achievements
Kylian Mbappé has an impressive list of awards and achievements for such a young age. In 2018, he was named the Best Young Player at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. He was also included in the FIFPro World11, becoming the first teenager to do so since Brazilian icon Ronaldo in 1997.
In 2019, he became the youngest-ever recipient of the Ballon d’Or, making him the second French player in history to win the award, after his national team captain Hugo Lloris. The same year, he also received the Kopa Trophy and the Trophée du Meilleur Joueur UNFP award, both of which are given to the best young players in France.
At club level, Kylian Mbappé has won five major titles with Paris Saint-Germain. These include four consecutive Ligue 1 championships (2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21) and the 2020–21 Coupe de France. In addition, he was named Ligue 1 Player of the Year in 2017–18 and 2018–19 and French Player of the Year in 2018–19.
Personal Life
Kylian Mbappé is one of the most promising young players in world football and his life off the field is just as interesting. He was born to Wilfried and Fayza Mbappé on December 20, 1998 in Paris, France. He has a brother named Jires Kembo Ekoko who is also a professional footballer. Mbappé is fluent in both English and French.
In 2018, Mbappé began dating Alicia Aylies, the Miss France 2017 titleholder. The couple have been seen together at many events and have made appearances on the cover of magazine issues.
Mbappé is also involved in several philanthropic activities. In 2017, he founded the charitable organization KM7 with the goal of helping children with health problems. Through his foundation, he has helped children with cancer, provided support for disadvantaged communities and invested in humanitarian causes.
Mbappé is an avid sports fan and follows other sports such as rugby and basketball. He also has an interest in fashion and music and is an ambassador for several brands such as Nike, Mastercard, and Hublot.
Kylian Mbappé's popularity and talent have made him one of the biggest stars in world football and his personal life continues to draw attention from around the world. From his charity work to his relationship with Alicia Aylies, Kylian Mbappé is living proof that anything is possible if you work hard enough.