Kylian Mbappé: 25 years of goals… as more doubts arise
The forward’s birthday is in a decisive season for his aspirations, both for his future and for titles, as his numbers continue to impress.
Kylian Mbappé celebrates his 25th birthday today, Wednesday 20 December, at a pivotal moment in his career to determine whether he will be regarded merely as an excellent football player or a legend on par with the greatest. The French forward, the all-time leading scorer for PSG, the second-highest scorer for France in World Cup history, the fourth-highest scorer for the French national team, and the eighth-highest scorer in Ligue 1 history, has in his nine-year career experienced more triumphs than disappointments. However, the Champions League remains his Achilles’ heel, with his only real flirtation with it being the 2020 final loss against Bayern.
As Mbappé enters a phase where every decision will be meticulously analyzed by the football world, he reflects on a career that began at just 16 years old with Monaco. There, he won the Ligue 1 in the 2016/2017 season and subsequently moved to Paris Saint Germain at 18 for a record transfer fee of 180 million euros (c.$197m), with €145 million (c.$160m) paid initially and an additional 35 million following his contract renewal in May 2022.
The 2018 World Cup in Russia marked the peak of Mbappé's career, where he was a key player for the world champions, notably decimating Argentina in the round of 16 with his blistering speed. Gradually, in Paris, his role grew as he overshadowed Neymar and Cavani, leading PSG to focus intensely on renewing his contract. In a final sprint, Qatar persuaded him to sign a new contract in May 2022, making him the highest-paid player in European football. This unprecedented contract, filled with endless
Read on m.allfootballapp.com
