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, currently playing as a forward for Real Madrid and captaining the France national team. He is widely considered one of the best players of his generation, celebrated for his exceptional dribbling skills, finishing ability, and remarkable speed on the field. Mbappé's contributions have solidified his status as a prominent figure in modern football.

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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, despite interest from Real Madrid.

October 2015: Promotion to Monaco's Main Squad

In October 2015, Leonardo Jardim brought Kylian Mbappé into Monaco's reserve team, but his skill and maturity led to his promotion to the main squad after just three weeks.

December 2015: First-Team Debut 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's Senior Club Career Begins with Monaco

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

February 2016: First Goal for Monaco's First Team

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

March 2016: Signs First Professional Contract with Monaco

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

December 2016: First Hat-Trick for Monaco

On December 14, 2016, Kylian Mbappé scored the first hat-trick of his first-team career in a Coupe de la Ligue match against Rennes.

2016: Monaco Wins Ligue 1 Title

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

February 2017: 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 home win over Metz.

March 2017: Champions League Quarter-Finals

In March 2017, Kylian Mbappé scored Monaco's opening goal against Manchester City, advancing Monaco to the Champions League quarter-finals. He also scored two goals in the quarter-finals against Borussia Dortmund and scored the opening goal in the second leg at home.

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. He was handed the number 29 shirt upon arrival in the French capital.

September 2017: PSG Debut and First European Goal

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

2017: Mbappé's Senior Debut for France

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

2017: Mbappé Signs with Paris Saint-Germain

In 2017, at the age of 18, Kylian Mbappé signed for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a permanent transfer worth €180 million, making him one of the most expensive players of all time.

2017: Partnership with Nike

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

February 2018: Meeting at the Élysée Palace

On 22 February 2018, Mbappé, along with 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.

May 2018: Coupe de France Victory

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

July 2018: Mbappé Receives Number 7 Jersey

In July 2018, Kylian Mbappé was given the number 7 jersey for the upcoming season with PSG, taking up the squad number left vacant by Lucas Moura. He stated, "I keep trying to progress on the pitch and I think that, for me, it was the right time to change number. It is something of an affirmation. The No. 7 shirt is a legendary one and many greats have worn it. I hope that I will be able to do this number justice on the pitch."

2018: FIFA World Cup Win and Youngest French Goalscorer

At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Kylian Mbappé became the youngest French player to score at a World Cup, and he also became the second teenager to score in a World Cup final, leading France to victory. He also won the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player and French Player of the Year awards for his performance.

2018: Partnership with Nike and Hublot

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

January 2019: Donation to Emiliano Sala Search Mission

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

January 2019: Hat-Trick Against Guingamp

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

February 2019: Donation to GoFundMe Campaign for David Ibbotson

On 10 February 2019, Mbappé donated £27,000 to the GoFundMe campaign created to fund the search for the plane's missing pilot, David Ibbotson, after the disappearance of Emiliano Sala's aircraft.

August 2019: Trophée des Champions Win

On August 3, 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 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

In the 2019–2020 season, Kylian Mbappé and PSG achieved a domestic quadruple, winning multiple titles.

May 2020: PSG crowned Ligue 1 champions

In May 2020, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) were declared Ligue 1 champions after the season's cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time of the premature suspension, PSG held the top spot with a twelve-point lead over Marseille. Mbappé shared the title of Ligue 1's top scorer with 18 goals alongside Wissam Ben Yedder, though Mbappé was granted the title due to a superior goals-per-game ratio.

September 2020: Mbappé returns to action after COVID-19

In September 2020, Mbappé returned to play against Nice after contracting COVID-19 while on international duty, he scored a goal from a penalty kick in the 3-0 victory.

2020: UEFA Champions League Final with PSG

In 2020, Kylian Mbappé led PSG to its first ever UEFA Champions League final.

February 2021: Mbappé scores Champions League hat-trick against Barcelona

On 16 February 2021, Mbappé became only the third player to score a Champions League hat-trick against Barcelona, achieving this feat in PSG's 4–1 victory at Camp Nou. He also surpassed Pauleta to become PSG's third-highest scorer. Then, on 27 February 2021, Mbappé scored twice against Dijon, becoming the first player to score five braces in the Ligue 1 season.

August 2021: Mbappé Booed Amidst Transfer Rumors

On 14 August 2021, Mbappé was booed at Parc des Princes due to transfer rumors, but assisted three goals in a 4–2 victory against Strasbourg. Six days later, on 20 August 2021, he scored his first goal of the season in a 4–2 win against Brest.

November 2021: Godfather to Baby Pandas

On 19 November 2021, Mbappé and Chinese diver Zhang Jiaqi became godfather and godmother, respectively, to two baby pandas at Beauval Zoo, to raise awareness about the species.

December 2021: Mbappé reaches 100 league goals for PSG

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

2021: UEFA Nations League Victory

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

January 2022: Mbappé scores hat-trick against Vannes

On 3 January 2022, Mbappé scored his first hat-trick of the season in a 4–0 Coupe de France win over Vannes.

May 2022: Mbappé extends contract with PSG

In May 2022, Mbappé extended his contract with PSG until 2025, rejecting a possible transfer to Real Madrid. On 21 May 2022, following the contract extension, he scored a hat-trick in a 5–0 win over Metz, finishing the season with 28 goals as top scorer for the fourth consecutive season. He also became the first player to finish as both top scorer and top assist provider in the league's history.

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

In August 2022, Mbappé had two significant performances. On 13 August 2022, he scored his first goal of the season in a 5–2 victory over Montpellier. Then, on 21 August 2022, he scored a hat-trick in a 7–1 win against Lille, with his first goal clocked at eight seconds.

2022: FIFA World Cup Golden Boot and Hat-Trick

At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot and Silver Ball, setting a record for the most goals scored in World Cup final matches with a hat-trick.

January 2023: Mbappé becomes first PSG player to score five goals in a match

On 23 January 2023, Mbappé made history as the first PSG player to score five goals in a single match, achieving this feat in a 7–0 victory over Pays de Cassel in the Coupe de France round of 32.

June 2023: Mbappé announces decision not to renew PSG contract

In June 2023, Mbappé announced his decision not to renew his contract with PSG, which was set to expire in June 2024. The club had been informed about this decision since July 2022.

August 2023: Mbappé reintegrated into PSG first team

On 13 August 2023, Mbappé was reintegrated into the PSG first team following "constructive and positive discussions" with the club.

January 2024: Mbappé secures first trophy of the season and becomes Parc des Princes top scorer

On 3 January 2024, Mbappé scored in a 2–0 victory over Toulouse in the 2023 Trophée des Champions, securing his first trophy of the season. Mbappé also became the all-time top goalscorer at the Parc des Princes. Then, on 7 January 2024, Mbappé scored his first hat-trick of the year in a 9–0 victory over Revel in the Coupe de France, becoming the club's all-time top scorer in the competition.

May 2024: Mbappé announces departure from PSG

On 10 May 2024, Mbappé announced his departure from Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season. He played his last match at the Parc des Princes on 12 May 2024, scoring a goal in a 3–1 loss to Toulouse. On 25 May 2024, Mbappé played his final match for the club, securing his last title with PSG's Coupe de France final victory over Lyon.

July 2024: Acquisition of 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 €15 million.

2024: Mbappé Joins Real Madrid

In 2024, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid on a free transfer. He also won the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in the first half of his debut season and won the Pichichi Trophy and his first European Golden Shoe.

September 2025: Joint Second All Time Top Goalscorer

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