Kylian Mbappe biography

Kylian Mbappe Lottin is a professional football player for the French football club,

and the France national team. He has definitely made his presence known at the Ligue 1 side by scoring an outstanding number of magnificent goals through the few years that he has begun his quite illustrious career.

With such amazing performances at one of the most formidable clubs in the world, Mbappe has drawn comparisons between himself and the legendary Pele, with many dubbing him as the next Pele, believing that he would one day break the iconic records of one of the greatest footballers in football history.

Kylian Mbappe date of birth

is coincides with many other football players, most notably Ashley Cole, with both of them born on 20 December. The only difference is that the French youngster was born in 1998, whereas Ashley Cole was born 18 years before Mbappe in 1980. While Mbappe is considered by many to be one of the best footballers in the world, he did not always carry such a status with himself, as he too had humble beginnings.

While almost everyone in the world of football knows about

Kylian Mbappe nationality

and the fact that he was born in Paris and raised in Bondy, not many know about his origin, as his parents actually come from different countries. Mbappe’s father, Wilfried is from

, while his mother, Fayza Lamari, a former handball player, is of Algerian origin.

It is interesting to see that while many could easily google

date of birth and it would easily come up on their screens, more research is needed for those who might be curious about

Kylian Mbappe religion

, as he tends to be more of a secretive believer, keeping his beliefs personal rather than telling the whole world. The “French Pele” did in fact confirm that he is a Christian during a conversation that he had with several school children. Knowing about his religion, we shall address the forward’s humble beginnings mentioned earlier.

With that being said, many would surely be interested to have a look at Kylian Mbappe biography and get to know one of the highly praised and most exciting prospects of the new generation of footballers. Read on to have a detailed look at

Kylian Mbappe biography

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will surely appreciate the information put on this article, as we have dived into the life of the French striker to bring you everything there is to know about one of the sensational goal-scorers of the new generation of footballers.

Kylian Mbappe information

Before having a detailed look at Kylian Mbappe biography facts, we have provided below a list of basic information about what kind of a player the French international is and also about other personal information which might be intriguing to know about.

Bio

• Full Name:

  Kylian Mbappé Lottin

• Nickname:

  Donatello

Physical Stats

• Weight:

  73 Kg

• Height:

  1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)

• Eye Color:

  Black

• Hair Color:

  Black

Football Information

• Position:

  Forward/Right Wing

• Professional Debut:

  2 December, 2015

Jersey Number:

7

Personal Information

• Date of Birth:

  20 December, 1998

• Place of Birth:

  Paris, France

• Zodiac Sign:

  Sagittarius

• Nationality:

  French

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Kylian Mbappe early life

Kylian Mbappe childhood

was quite normal considering the life some of the other professional footballers have led during their youth years. However, that does not mean that the young Mbappe did not face any difficulties during his childhood. One of the more important difficulties was staying out of the streets, as he grew up in the suburbs of Paris, once full of violence and rioting. He simply kept his calm and did not get involved in anything serious.

Born to a Cameroonian father and an Algerian-French mother, Kylian Mbappe childhood saw him grow up with a half-brother, named Jires Kembo-Ekoko, who is ten years older than the footballer. Of course he also has a younger brother named Ethan, who is seven years younger than his superstar of a brother. It is heartwarming to know that Mbappe even had an argument with Monaco’s club officials in order for them to allow Ethan to be a club Mascot in the

:

“He wanted it. It was a great moment. He was breaking my head at home. He said “take me take me”, so I said “OK, I’ll take you.””

Before making it to the top and playing senior football, Kylian Mbappe first set foot on the path towards greatness after he joined AS Bondy, coached by his father. He was barely even a teenager when he managed to impress his peers and his coaches, including Antonio Riccardi, who even said the following about Mbappe:

“The first time I coached him [Kylian] was when he was six years old. You could tell he was different. Kylian could do much more than the other children. His dribbling was already fantastic and he was much faster than the others. He was the best player I've ever seen in 15 years coaching here. In Paris, there are many talents but I'd never seen a talent like him. He was what we call a 'crack'.”

Even Atmane Airouche, president of AS Bondy was excited to comment on the child prodigy, commenting that "He had technique and vision in the game that most children just don't have. He's got eyes in the back of his head. He knows how to anticipate where the ball will go. Here, he never played for his proper age group, he always played with older children because there was no point leaving him with kids his own age."

After impressing everyone at AS Bondy, he moved to Clairefontaine, which is where he was scouted and discovered by some of the most elite clubs in Europe, including

, Chelsea, Manchester City,

and of course Real Madrid, who are still trying to persuade the sensational forward to join them in a year or two. While he did get to meet with the Real Madrid and Chelsea representatives and even play for Chelsea’s youth team against Charlton Athletic, Mbappe finally opted on joining Monaco as he preferred staying in France.

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Moving away from

Kylian Mbappe life story

, we should mention that back in 2015 when the ambitious goal-scorer made his debut on 2 December, they played

at home in Ligue 1. Mbappe only got to get subbed on for Fabio Coentrao in the 88th minute of the game, but that was enough for him to break Thierry Henry’s 21-year-old record and become Monaco’s all-time youngest first-team player at the age of 16 years and 347 days old. While it was quite a joyous occasion for the French talent,

were held at home with a 1-1 draw.

It almost took Mbappe two or three months to score his first professional goal. It came on 20 February, 2016, in the injury-time of a match against Troyes in Ligue 1, when the teenager was 17 years and 62 days old. The goal was not that much of a crucial one, but it did manage to seal a 3-1 victory and give a fresh breath of air to Monaco, as they managed to see out the game with ease.

Even then, the club’s vice-president knew that Mbappe was a phenomenal player, as he played a vital role in signing the youngster by giving him his first professional contract. It only got better for Kylian Mbappe from then on, as he managed to score his first club career hat-trick on 14 December 2016, which came in a game against

in the Coupe de la Ligue round of 16. His hat-trick was in fact key to his team completely destroying their rivals in a 7-0 rout, which saw the opposition humiliated and humbled in front of the youngster’s talents.

While some might be content with a hat-trick or two, The Monaco sensation was only beginning his journey towards greatness, as he got to score his first Ligue 1 hat-trick on 11 February 2017 in a match against

which ended in a 5-0 win at home. While Jeremy Menez still holds the record for the youngest footballer to ever score a hat-trick in Ligue 1 after he set the record at FC Sochaux-Montbeliard in 2005, the 18-year-old Mbappe did manage to become the youngest player since Menez to score a hat-trick in Ligue 1.

On 21 February, 2017, receiving a pass from Fabinho in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match against Manchester City, Mappe got close to breaking another record previously set by current

striker, Karim Benzema, who still holds the record for the youngest French goal scorer in Champions League history.

After his phenomenal display at AS Monaco, it was only a matter of time before another bigger and better club would splash the cash and bring in the French forward for a world record fee, which is exactly what happened in the 2017/18 season, when Paris Saint-Germain announced that they had in fact signed Mbappe on loan as they were planning on making his move permanent the very next season.

His move to PSG was the headline of all media outlets, as his €180 million transfer fee broke several records with ease. He quickly became the world’s most expensive teenager ever as he broke the record for the most expensive transfer ever within a domestic league as well. The one record that he did not get to break is the one set by his teammate

, who joined PSG from

for a staggering world-record fee of €222 million.

While Mbappe managed to wow the world with his skills and goal-scoring feats at Monaco, it was at Paris Saint-Germain that he truly embraced his style and realized his potential, which as it seems is still not at its fullest and he could get much better than what he currently is.

Donning the number 7 jersey during his second season with the Parisians, Kylian had already cemented his place in the squad as one of the most vital parts of the team. That is why in the 2018/19 season, he got to be the Ligue 1 Player of the Year, thanks to his impressive run of form.

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Style of Play

As a forward with immense versatility, Mbappe usually plays as a winger on either flank, which is made possible thanks to him being able to use both of his feet quite well. His style of play has drawn so many comparisons between him and some of the greatest players in history, with former

manager Arsene Wenger finding similarities between the young star and his compatriot Thierry Henry.

As a winger, Mbappe is able to cut into the center from the left flank in order to use his stronger right foot, while also being able to send in crosses from the right and find his teammates with his strong vision, which has resulted in a plethora of assists over the years. He can be deployed not only as a winger, but as a center-forward as well, as his clinical finishing and overall lethality in front of the goal has helped him to become the complete forward package.

While having quite an explosive acceleration, he is also quick with his feet and can dribble past opposition defenders like hot knife cutting butter. It is also surprising to see that despite his tall and somehow lean stature, Kylian Mbappe is quite an athletic player and has immense physical strength, which has helped his balance quite a lot as opposition defenders try their luck in getting the ball back from the player using their physicality, which often ends in disappointment.

Reception

Considering that Wenger was one of the very first people to discover

, and the fact that he literally made Arsenal the Invincibles, one could be sure that he knows what he is talking about. Thierry Henry is not the only player people have compared him to, however, as the media quickly drew conclusions and compared him to the legendary Pele after his phenomenal performance for France at the 2018 World Cup.

Former France international Nicolas Anelka has even compared him to one of the most beloved and exciting legends of yesterday, Ronaldo Nazario, known as the “Original Ronaldo” by many, saying that Mbappe running at defenses reminded him of such an iconic player. It is also interesting to know that the French newspaper, Le Figaro listed Mbappe as the world’s fastest football player, which only added to the already growing popularity of the striker both in France and across the whole world.

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Goal Celebration

Those who have watched the French striker play and score a goal in a match, they have surely seen how Mbappe celebrates his goals. Of course in modern football, players tend to choose from a variety of goal celebrations to amuse the fans and have a little extra fun themselves as well, with footballers such as

and

’s Jesse Lingard being prime examples of such players.

Mbappe too, being one of the youngest talents in the world, chooses from a variety of moves to celebrate his goals, whether with his teammates or by himself alone. While these moves are chosen as an added taste of variety, Mbappe’s main and iconic celebration of hands crossed and tucked inside the biceps is actually inspired by his brother, who in fact invented the move in the first place. He has confirmed that his brother Ethan always celebrates this way after scoring a goal against him on FIFA.

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Kylian Mbappe outside football

Kylian Mbappe life story could be an example for anyone who wants to make it onto the professional scene and become a successful footballer. The French football player commented in an interview in 2018 about the sacrifices he had to make as a teenager in order to achieve his dream of being a professional player. I did not have the moments of so-called normal people during adolescence, like going out with friends, enjoying good times," Mbappe said, as he claimed that he is “happy” with his life choices.

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Kylian Mbappe personal life

Mbappe, at the age of 22, has already signed a sponsorship deal with the global sportswear brand Nike, who have even launched a personalized pair of football boots for the sensational talent, which came out when he was 18 years old. Not only has Mbappe got a personalized Nike Hypervenom 3 and a Nike Mercurial Superfly VI, he is also a global ambassador of Hublot. Of course it does not end there either, as the French Superstar also features in EA Sport’s FIFA video game series, holding one of the highest potential ratings possible, which is 95 on FIFA 21.

Family and relationships

We know that growing up, Mbappe lived in a family of four, His father Wilfried Mbappe, who is a football coach, his mother Fayza Lamari, who is a former handball player and his two brothers Jires Kembo-Ekoko and Ethan, who are respectively ten years older and seven years younger than Kylian. He is currently not married as it might be too soon to tie the knot. While many footballers tend to have children out of wedlock, Kylian Mbappe does not currently have any children either.

Philanthropy

In 2018, Kylian Mbappe met with France President Emmanuel Macron and FIFA president Gianni Infantino alongside former AC Milan forward George Weah and Chelsea and Ivory coast legend Didier Drogba, with the aim of focusing on a sports development project in Africa, which the French striker was particularly keen on starting as soon as possible due to his parents’ African origins.

Aside from the developmental project, Mbappe also donated a total of £53K in hopes of finding the late Emiliano Sala, who had gone missing along with his pilot David Ibbotson over the English Channel in 2019.

Legal disputes

The player himself does not have and never had any legal disputes. But in 2018 a legal battle took place between a couple who wanted to name their baby Griezmann-Mbappe and the French authorities who believed such a name could cause problems for the baby boy later in life.

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Kylian Mbappe career statistics

Here are Kylian Mbappe’s current stats both in club and international career at the time of writing. Obviously the numbers are definitely going to rise every day as the French forward turns himself into one of the legendary strikers from

to ever grace the pitch.

Club

Being one of the brightest young stars to ever grace the pitch at Monaco, Mbappe made a total of 60 appearances for the Ligue 1 side, scoring an impressive 27 goals and providing 16 assists in the process. But the breakthrough season happened when he moved to PSG in 2017, since when he has made over 140 appearances, scoring a phenomenal 104 goals and providing 59 assists in the process, a set of figures which is increasing week in week out.

International

Mbappe was first called up for international duty in March 2017, making his international debut against

on 25 March as he came on for

in the 78th minute. Overall, the French sensation has made 39 appearances for his national team, scoring a quite impressive and extraordinary 16 goals and providing 13 assists in the process, which clearly shows how bright the youngster’s future is going to be. Of course he also needs to work on his discipline and tackling, as he has received 4 yellow cards while on international duty.

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Kylian Mbappe honors

One of the amazing honors Mbappe won early in his career was helping Monaco win the 2016/17

title. But they only got to be runners up in Coupe de la Ligue and Trophee des Champions in the same season. Moving to PSG has filled the 22-year-old’s trophy cabinet with numerous trophies, including 3 more Ligue 1 titles, 2

, 2 Coupe de la Ligue trophies and 2 Trophee des Champions cups. Most importantly, however, Mbappe is one of the proud winners of the 2018 World Cup, in whose winning he played a vital role.

The following are also some of his individual honors: UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year, UNFP Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year, UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year, FIFA FIFPro WorldXI, Golden Boy 2017, 2018 FIFA World Cup Best Young Player Award, Kopa trophy, FIFA World Cup Dream Team, IFFHS Men’s World Team, French Player of the Year, UEFA Team of the Year, 2018/19 & 2019/20 Ligue 1 Top Goalscorer award and the Knight of the Legion of Honor.

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