Kylian Mbappé's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kylian Mbappé.

Kylian Mbappé Lottin is a French professional footballer renowned for his exceptional dribbling, finishing, and speed. Widely considered one of the best players of his generation, he currently plays as a forward for Real Madrid in La Liga. He also captains the France national team, showcasing his leadership abilities. Mbappé's career has been marked by numerous individual awards and team successes, solidifying his status as a global football icon.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1958: Vavá's First World Cup Final Goal

In 1958, Vavá became one of only two players to have scored in two consecutive World Cup finals.

1962: Vavá's Second World Cup Final Goal

In 1962, Vavá became one of only two players to have scored in two consecutive World Cup finals.

1994: Henry's Previous Record

In 1994, Thierry Henry set the previous record before Mbappé broke it in December 2015 to become Monaco's youngest-ever first-team player.

1997: Last Monaco Player Hat-Trick

In 1997, Sonny Anderson scored a hat-trick, which was the last hat-trick scored by any Monaco player in the competition before Mbappé in December 2016.

2005: Ménez's League Hat-Trick

In 2005, Jérémy Ménez scored a league hat-trick and became the youngest player to score a league hat-trick since Mbappé did so for Sochaux back in February 2017.

December 2015: First-Team Debut for Monaco

On December 2, 2015, Mbappé made his first-team debut for Monaco in a 1–1 Ligue 1 home draw against Caen. He became Monaco's youngest-ever first-team player.

February 2016: First Goal for Monaco's First Team

On February 20, 2016, Mbappé scored his first goal for Monaco's first team in a 3–1 league win over Troyes. He became the youngest first-team goalscorer in Monaco's history.

July 2016: Mbappé wins UEFA European Under-19 Championship with France

In July 2016, Mbappé played a key role in France's victory at the 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, scoring five goals, including a brace in the semi-final against Portugal. He was also named in the Team of the Tournament.

2016: Ligue 1 Title with Monaco

In the 2016-17 season, Mbappé won the Ligue 1 title with Monaco.

2016: UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season

In the 2016–17 season, Mbappé was named in the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season.

2017: Golden Boy Award

In 2017, Mbappé was awarded the Golden Boy award.

May 2018: Coupe de France Final Win

On May 8, 2018, Mbappé featured in PSG's 2–0 win over Les Herbiers in the Coupe de France final, adding to his first league title with the club.

June 2018: Mbappé scores first World Cup goal

On 21 June 2018, Mbappé scored his first World Cup goal in a match against Peru, making him the youngest French goal scorer in World Cup history at the age of 19.

2018: Scored at the FIFA World Cup

At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Mbappé became the youngest French player to score at a World Cup and the second teenager to score in a World Cup final. He also won the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player and French Player of the Year awards.

2018: FIFA FIFPro World11 Inclusion and UEFA Team of the Year

In 2018, Mbappé was named to the FIFA FIFPro World11 and the UEFA Team of the Year.

January 2019: Hat-Trick Against Guingamp

On January 19, 2019, 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.

June 2019: Mbappé scores 100th career goal

On 11 June 2019, Mbappé achieved a significant milestone by scoring his 100th career goal in a Euro 2020 qualifying match against Andorra.

August 2019: Trophée des Champions Win

On August 3, 2019, Mbappé scored in a 2–1 win over Rennes to capture his first title of the 2019–20 season, the Trophée des Champions. He then scored again in PSG's opening Ligue 1 match of the season, a 3–0 home win over Nîmes on 11 August.

2019: Domestic Quadruple with PSG

During the 2019–20 season, Mbappé won a domestic quadruple with PSG, securing multiple titles.

2019: FIFA FIFPro World11 Inclusion and Laureus World Sportsman of the Year nomination

In 2019, Mbappé was named to the FIFA FIFPro World11 and was shortlisted for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year.

May 2020: PSG Crowned Ligue 1 Champions

In May 2020, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) were crowned Ligue 1 champions after the season was called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time of the league's suspension, PSG held a twelve-point lead over Marseille. Mbappé finished the 2019–20 season as joint-top scorer in Ligue 1 with 18 goals and was assigned the title due to his higher goals-per-game ratio.

2020: UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season

In the 2019–20 season, Mbappé was named in the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season.

February 2021: Mbappé Scores Hat-Trick Against Barcelona

On February 16, 2021, Mbappé scored a Champions League hat-trick against Barcelona in PSG's 4–1 win at Camp Nou. On February 27, Mbappé scored twice in a 4–0 away win against Dijon, becoming the first player to score five braces in the Ligue 1 season.

October 2021: Mbappé wins Nations League Golden Boot

In October 2021, Mbappé played a crucial role in the Nations League semi-final and final, contributing with goals and assists to help France win the title. He was awarded the competition's Golden Boot.

December 2021: Mbappé Reaches 100 League Goals for PSG

On December 12, 2021, Mbappé scored twice against Monaco in Ligue 1, reaching 100 league goals for PSG. He became the youngest player to achieve this feat for a single team in the French top-flight since Opta began recording data in the 1950–51 season.

2021: France qualifies for 2021 UEFA Nations League Finals

In 2021, France, with Mbappé as a key player, topped their Nations League Group and qualified for the 2021 UEFA Nations League Finals.

2021: UEFA Nations League Victory

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

2021: UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season

In the 2020–21 season, Mbappé was named in the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season.

May 2022: Mbappé Extends Contract with PSG

On May 21, 2022, Mbappé extended his contract with PSG until 2025, turning down a possible transfer to Real Madrid. In the hours following the extension, he scored a hat-trick against Metz and finished the season with 28 goals, becoming top scorer for the fourth consecutive season.

August 2022: Mbappé Scores Hat-Trick Against Lille

On August 13, 2022, Mbappé scored his first goal of the season for PSG in a 5–2 home victory over Montpellier. On August 21, 2022, he scored his first hat-trick of the season in a 7–1 away win over Lille, with his first goal clocked at eight seconds.

2022: FIFA World Cup Golden Boot

At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Mbappé won the Golden Boot and Silver Ball and set the record for the most goals scored in World Cup final matches.

2022: Runner-up for The Best FIFA Men's Player award

In 2022, Mbappé was runner-up for The Best FIFA Men's Player award.

2022: Mbappé scores hat-trick in World Cup final and secures Golden Boot

In the 2022 World Cup final, Mbappé scored a hat-trick against Argentina, becoming only the second player in history to achieve this feat in a World Cup final. Mbappé also secured the tournament's Golden Boot with eight goals.

January 2023: Mbappé Scores Five Goals in Coupe de France Match

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

August 2023: Mbappé Reintegrated into PSG First Team

In August 2023, specifically on August 13, PSG confirmed Mbappé's reintegration into the first team following constructive and positive discussions between the player and the club ahead of their season opener against Lorient.

2023: Third Place for Ballon d'Or

In 2023, Mbappé finished in third place for the Ballon d'Or and was shortlisted for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year and was also named as one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world and was listed by Forbes as one of the world's ten highest-paid athletes

2023: Mbappé's Achievements in the 2023-24 Season

Throughout 2023, Mbappé achieved significant milestones in the 2023–24 season, including scoring his 150th and 151st Ligue 1 goals, PSG's first Champions League goal, and his first hat-trick of the season. His performance was crucial for PSG's qualification to the Champions League knockout stages.

January 2024: Mbappé Becomes All-Time Top Scorer at Parc des Princes

In January 2024, specifically on January 3, Mbappé secured his first trophy of the season in the Trophée des Champions. On January 7, 2024, Mbappé scored his first hat-trick of the year in the Coupe de France, becoming the club's all-time top scorer in the competition.

May 2024: Mbappé Announces Departure from PSG

In May 2024, specifically on May 10, Mbappé announced his departure from Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, marking the end of his career at the club. On May 25, he played his final match for the club securing his last title with the club. Additionally, he concluded his final season with PSG as the Champions League top scorer with 8 goals.

June 2024: Mbappé signs for Real Madrid

On 3 June 2024, Mbappé signed a five-year contract with Real Madrid, marking the culmination of a long-awaited transfer. This move followed Real Madrid's Champions League victory against Borussia Dortmund. Mbappé expressed his excitement and pride in joining his dream club.

2024: FIFA FIFPro World11 Inclusion and Forbes Recognition

In 2024, Mbappé was named to the FIFA FIFPro World11 and was listed by Forbes as one of the world's ten highest-paid athletes.

2024: France secures qualification to UEFA Euro 2024

In 2024, on 13 October, Mbappé scored two goals for France in a 2–1 win over the Netherlands, securing qualification to UEFA Euro 2024.

January 2025: Mbappé scores first hat-trick for Madrid and named La Liga Player of the Month

On 25 January 2025, Mbappé achieved his first hat-trick for Real Madrid in a 3–0 victory against Real Valladolid. His performance in January led to him being named La Liga Player of the Month.

June 2025: Mbappé scores 50th goal for Les Bleus

On 8 June 2025, Mbappé scored his 50th goal for Les Bleus, securing the winning goal in a 2–0 victory against Germany during the 2025 UEFA Nations League Finals third place play-off.

September 2025: Mbappé becomes France's joint second all time top goalscorer

On 5 September 2025, Mbappé equaled Thierry Henry as France's second-highest all-time goalscorer, achieving his 51st goal for Les Bleus in a 2–0 victory against Ukraine during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.

November 2025: Mbappé marks his 399th and 400th career goals

On 13 November 2025, Mbappé scored twice in a 4–0 win against Ukraine, marking his 399th and 400th career goals, helping his country secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He also became the youngest player to score 400 goals since Pelé in 1964.