Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kylian Mbappé

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Kylian Mbappé made an impact.

Kylian Mbappé Lottin is a French professional footballer recognized as one of the world's best. Known for his exceptional dribbling, finishing, and speed, he plays as a forward for Real Madrid in La Liga and captains the France national team. Mbappé's skill and accomplishments have solidified his position as a prominent figure in contemporary football.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2012: Caen Unable to Afford Mbappé

In 2012, Caen's relegation from Ligue 1 and failure to win promotion meant that they could not afford to sign Kylian Mbappé.

July 2013: Mbappé Joins Monaco's Youth Academy

In July 2013, at the age of 14, Kylian Mbappé joined the youth academy of Monaco, signing a three-year contract.

October 2015: Mbappé Promoted to Monaco's Main Squad

In October 2015, Kylian Mbappé was promoted to Monaco's main squad due to his skill and maturity.

December 2015: Mbappé Debuts for Monaco

On December 2, 2015, Kylian Mbappé made his first-team debut for Monaco in a Ligue 1 match against Caen, becoming Monaco's youngest-ever first-team player at 16 years and 347 days.

2015: Mbappé Begins Senior Career with Monaco

In 2015, Kylian Mbappé began his senior club career with Monaco.

February 2016: Mbappé Scores First Goal for Monaco

On February 20, 2016, Kylian Mbappé scored his first goal for Monaco in a 3–1 league win over Troyes, becoming the youngest first-team goalscorer in Monaco's history at 17 years and 62 days.

March 2016: Mbappé Signs First Professional Contract with Monaco

On March 6, 2016, Kylian Mbappé signed his first professional contract with Monaco, a three-year deal.

July 2016: Mbappé wins UEFA European Under-19 Championship

In July 2016, Mbappé scored five goals for France, leading them to victory in the 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. He was named in the Team of the Tournament.

December 2016: Mbappé Scores First Hat-Trick for Monaco

On December 14, 2016, Kylian Mbappé scored the first hat-trick of his first-team career in a 7–0 win over Rennes in the Coupe de la Ligue, the first hat-trick by a Monaco player in the competition since 1997.

2016: Mbappé Wins Ligue 1 Title with Monaco

In the 2016 season, Kylian Mbappé won the Ligue 1 title with Monaco.

2016: Monaco Won the Ligue 1 Title

In the 2016-17 season, Mbappé ended the season with 26 goals from 44 matches in all competitions, as Monaco won the Ligue 1 title.

February 2017: Mbappé Scores First Ligue 1 Hat-Trick

On February 11, 2017, Kylian Mbappé scored the first Ligue 1 hat-trick of his career in a 5–0 win over Metz, becoming the youngest player to score a league hat-trick since 2005.

March 2017: Mbappé Scores in Champions League

In March 2017, Kylian Mbappé scored for Monaco against Manchester City in the Champions League and helped his team advance to the quarter-finals.

March 2017: Mbappé debuts for French senior squad

In March 2017, Mbappé received his first call-up to the French senior squad. He made his debut on 25 March against Luxembourg in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match.

August 2017: Mbappé Signs with Paris Saint-Germain

On August 31, 2017, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) announced the signing of Kylian Mbappé from Monaco on loan with a mandatory purchase option of €180 million, making him the second-most-expensive player ever. He was handed the number 29 shirt.

September 2017: Mbappé Debuts and Scores for PSG

In September 2017, Kylian Mbappé made his PSG debut, scoring in a 5–1 Ligue 1 win against Metz. He also recorded his first European goal for the club in a Champions League match against Celtic.

2017: Mbappé Debuts for France

In 2017, Kylian Mbappé made his senior debut for the France national team at the age of 18.

2017: Mbappé Signs for Paris Saint-Germain

In 2017, at the age of 18, Kylian Mbappé signed for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for €180 million, making him the second-most-expensive player and most expensive teenage player of all time.

2017: Partnership with Nike to Launch Football Boots

In 2017, at the age of 18, Mbappé partnered with Nike to launch his own football boots, the Kylian Mbappé Nike Hypervenom 3.

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February 2018: Meeting with Macron, Infantino, Weah, and Drogba

On 22 February 2018, Mbappé, along with former African strikers George Weah and Didier Drogba, met with French President Emmanuel Macron and FIFA president Gianni Infantino at the Élysée Palace in Paris to discuss a sports development project in Africa. Mbappé emphasized the importance of developing African sport due to his parents' African origins.

March 2018: Mbappé scores twice against Russia

In March 2018, Mbappé scored two goals in a friendly match against Russia.

May 2018: Mbappé called up for 2018 World Cup

In May 2018, Mbappé was selected for the France squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

May 2018: Mbappé Wins Coupe de France with PSG

On May 8, 2018, Kylian Mbappé featured in PSG's 2–0 win over Les Herbiers in the Coupe de France final.

June 2018: Mbappé scores his first World Cup goal

On 21 June 2018, Mbappé scored his first World Cup goal in France's 1–0 win over Peru, becoming the youngest French goal scorer in World Cup history. On 30 June 2018, he scored two goals against Argentina.

July 2018: Mbappé Given Number 7 Jersey at PSG

In July 2018, Kylian Mbappé was given the number 7 jersey for the upcoming season with PSG, stating it was the right time to change number.

2018: Unveiling of Nike Mercurial Superfly VI Boots and Hublot Partnership

In 2018, Mbappé unveiled the Nike Mercurial Superfly VI boots, inspired by Ronaldo's R9 Mercurial boots. Additionally, in 2018, Swiss watchmaker Hublot signed Mbappé as a global ambassador.

2018: Mbappé Wins FIFA World Cup

In 2018, at the FIFA World Cup, Kylian Mbappé became the youngest French player to score at a World Cup and also scored in the final, winning the tournament with France. He also won the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player and French Player of the Year awards.

January 2019: Donation to Emiliano Sala Search

On 28 January 2019, Mbappé donated $34,000 to a crowdfunding campaign to finance a private search mission for football player Emiliano Sala, whose aircraft went missing over the English Channel.

January 2019: Mbappé Scores Hat-Trick Against Guingamp

On January 19, 2019, Kylian Mbappé was one of two players to score a hat-trick in a 9–0 win over Guingamp, breaking a record PSG had set the previous season.

February 2019: Further Donation to Search for Missing Pilot

On 10 February 2019, Mbappé donated a further £27,000 to the GoFundMe campaign to fund the search for David Ibbotson, the pilot of the missing plane carrying Emiliano Sala.

June 2019: End of Contract with Monaco

In June 2019, Kylian Mbappé's three-year contract with Monaco, signed in March 2016, expired.

June 2019: Mbappé scores 100th career goal

On 11 June 2019, Mbappé scored his 100th career goal in a 4–0 win against Andorra during Euro 2020 qualifying.

August 2019: Mbappé Wins Trophée des Champions

In August 2019, Kylian Mbappé scored in a 2–1 win over Rennes to capture his first title of the 2019–20 season, the Trophée des Champions. He also scored in PSG's opening Ligue 1 match.

2019: PSG Wins Domestic Quadruple

In 2019, Kylian Mbappé contributed to Paris Saint-Germain's domestic quadruple.

May 2020: PSG crowned Ligue 1 champions

In May 2020, Paris Saint-Germain were crowned Ligue 1 champions after the season was prematurely called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time of the league's suspension, PSG held first place with a twelve-point lead over Marseille.

September 2020: Mbappé returns to action after COVID-19

In September 2020, Kylian Mbappé returned to action after contracting COVID-19 while on international duty. On September 20th, he played in a 3–0 away win against Nice and scored a goal from a penalty kick.

September 2020: Mbappé scores against Sweden and tests positive for COVID-19

On 5 September 2020, Mbappé scored the only goal for France in a 1–0 UEFA Nations League win against Sweden. However, two days later, he tested positive for COVID-19.

October 2020: Mbappé returns to play for France and scores against Ukraine

In October 2020, Mbappé returned to play for France in a 7–1 victory against Ukraine, scoring a goal. One week later, he scored the match-winning goal in a 2–1 win against Croatia.

2020: PSG Reaches UEFA Champions League Final

In 2020, Kylian Mbappé helped Paris Saint-Germain reach its first-ever UEFA Champions League final and won a domestic quadruple in the 2019–2020 season.

February 2021: Mbappé scores hat-trick against Barcelona

On February 16, 2021, Mbappé became the third player to score a Champions League hat-trick against Barcelona, in PSG's 4–1 win. On February 27th, Mbappé scored twice against Dijon becoming the first player to score five braces in the Ligue 1 season.

May 2021: Mbappé included in France squad for UEFA Euro 2020

In May 2021, Mbappé was included in the France squad for UEFA Euro 2020, marking his second major international tournament.

October 2021: Mbappé wins the Nations League Golden Boot

In October 2021, Mbappé assisted Benzema and scored in the Nations League semi-final against Belgium. Three days later, he scored the winning goal in the final against Spain, securing France's victory. He was awarded the competition's Golden Boot, known as the "Alipay Top Scorer Trophy."

2021: Mbappé Wins UEFA Nations League

In 2021, Kylian Mbappé helped France win the UEFA Nations League and received the top scorer award in the finals.

August 2022: Mbappé scores first goal and hat-trick of the season

In August 2022, Mbappé scored his first goal of the season on August 13th for PSG in a 5–2 victory over Montpellier. On August 21st, he scored his first hat-trick of the season in a 7–1 win over Lille, with his first goal timed at eight seconds, the second-fastest in Ligue 1 history.

November 2022: Mbappé involved in three goals against Australia at the World Cup

In November 2022, during France's opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup against Australia, Mbappé was involved in three of France's goals in a 4–1 victory. Four days later, Mbappé scored both of France's goals in a 2–1 victory over Denmark.

2022: Mbappé Wins Golden Boot at FIFA World Cup

In 2022, at the FIFA World Cup, Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot and Silver Ball and set a record for most goals scored in World Cup final matches with a hat-trick, though France lost in the final.

January 2023: Mbappé scores five goals in Coupe de France match

In January 2023, on January 23rd, Mbappé became the first PSG player to score five goals in a match, including a ten-minute hat-trick, in a 7–0 victory over Pays de Cassel in the Coupe de France.

March 2023: Mbappé becomes captain of France

In March 2023, Mbappé was named the new captain of France, following Hugo Lloris's retirement. In his first match as captain, he led France to a 4–0 victory over the Netherlands.

June 2023: Mbappé decides not to renew PSG contract

In June 2023, on June 13th, Mbappé announced his decision not to renew his contract with PSG, set to expire in June 2024. He stated the club was informed of his decision since July 2022.

July 2023: PSG president clarifies club's stance on Mbappé

In July 2023, on July 5th, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi clarified that Mbappé needs to sign a new contract if he wants to stay.

August 2023: Mbappé reintegrated into PSG first team

In August 2023, on August 13th, PSG confirmed Mbappé's reintegration into the first team, following positive discussions between the player and the club.

January 2024: Mbappé secures first trophy of the season and breaks records

In January 2024, on January 3rd, Mbappé scored in a 2–0 victory over Toulouse in the 2023 Trophée des Champions. He became the all-time top goalscorer at the Parc des Princes, surpassing Edinson Cavani's record. On January 7th, he scored a hat-trick against Revel in the Coupe de France, becoming the club's all-time top scorer in the competition.

May 2024: Mbappé Expresses Interest in Serie A

In May 2024, just days before his transfer to Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé expressed his interest in Serie A and AC Milan, stating he would like to play for the Rossoneri if he ever moves to Italy.

May 2024: Mbappé announces departure from PSG

On May 10, 2024, Mbappé announced his departure from Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season. On May 12th, he played his last match at the Parc des Princes, and on May 25th, he played his final match for the club, securing his last title in the Coupe de France final victory over Lyon. Mbappé also concluded his final season as Champions League top scorer.

June 2024: Mbappé signs with Real Madrid

On 3 June 2024, Real Madrid announced the signing of Mbappé on a five-year contract after their Champions League victory, concluding a long transfer saga. He expressed his excitement, calling it a 'dream come true'.

July 2024: Investment Firm Acquires Stake in Caen

On 30 July 2024, Coalition Capital, a subsidiary of Mbappé's company Interconnected Ventures, acquired Oaktree Capital Management's 80% stake in Ligue 2 club Caen for a reported €15 million.

August 2024: Mbappé debuts for Real Madrid

On 14 August 2024, Mbappé debuted for Real Madrid in the 2024 UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta, scoring the second goal in a 2–0 win. He debuted in La Liga on 18 August, during a match that ended in a 1–1 draw against Mallorca.

September 2024: Became owner of Caen

In September 2024, Kylian Mbappé became the owner of Caen, a club playing in Ligue 2.

2024: Mbappé Joins Real Madrid

In 2024, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid on a free transfer, subsequently winning the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

January 2025: Mbappé scores his first hat-trick for Real Madrid

On 25 January 2025, Mbappé scored his first hat-trick for Real Madrid in a 3–0 victory against Real Valladolid. He was later named La Liga Player of the Month for January.