History of Kylian Mbappé in Timeline
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.
1958: Vavá Scores in the World Cup Final
In 1958 Brazil's Vavá scored in the World Cup final. Mbappé is one of only two players to have scored in two consecutive World Cup finals (the other being Brazil's Vavá in 1958 and 1962).
1962: Vavá Scores Again in the World Cup Final
In 1962 Brazil's Vavá scored again in the World Cup final. Mbappé is one of only two players to have scored in two consecutive World Cup finals (the other being Brazil's Vavá in 1958 and 1962).
1994: Thierry Henry's Record
In 1994 Thierry Henry set a record as Monaco's youngest-ever first-team player, before Mbappé broke it.
1997: Sonny Anderson's Last Hat-Trick for Monaco
In 1997, Sonny Anderson scored the last hat-trick scored by any Monaco player in the competition before Mbappé's hat-trick on December 14, 2016.
December 1998: Birth of Kylian Mbappé
In December 1998, Kylian Mbappé Lottin was born. He is a French professional footballer known for playing as a forward for Real Madrid and captaining the France national team.
December 1998: Kylian Mbappé Born in Paris
On 20 December 1998, Kylian Mbappé Lottin was born in the 19th arrondissement of Paris and raised in Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis. His parents have roots in Cameroon and Algeria.
2005: Jérémy Ménez's Ligue 1 Hat-Trick
In 2005, Jérémy Ménez scored a Ligue 1 hat-trick, becoming the youngest player to score a league hat-trick since then, until Mbappé did so on February 11, 2017.
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.
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: UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season
In the 2016 season, Kylian Mbappé was part of the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season.
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.
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 Awarded Golden Boy
In 2017, Kylian Mbappé was awarded the Golden Boy award.
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.
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 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.
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 considered world's most expensive player
In 2018, Mbappé was considered the world's most expensive player from a transfer value perspective by the CIES.
2018: Mbappé discusses sacrifices for football development
In a 2018 interview with Time, Mbappé spoke about the sacrifices he made as a teenager to focus on his football development.
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.
2019: Mbappé Shortlisted for Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
In 2019, Kylian Mbappé was shortlisted for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year and was named to the FIFA FIFPro World11.
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.
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.
2020: UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season
In the 2020 season, Kylian Mbappé was part of the UEFA Champions League Squad of the 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.
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."
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 as part of a campaign to raise awareness about the species.
2021: UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season
In the 2021 season, Kylian Mbappé was part of the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season.
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 Runner-Up for The Best FIFA Men's Player
In 2022, Kylian Mbappé was runner-up for The Best FIFA Men's Player award and was named to the FIFA FIFPro World11.
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.
2023: Mbappé's Accolades in 2023
In 2023, Kylian Mbappé finished in third place for the Ballon d'Or, was shortlisted for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, was named to the FIFA FIFPro World11, was named as one of the Time's 100 most influential people in the world, and was ranked third on the Forbes list of the world's highest-paid athletes.
2023: Instagram Followership and Personal Satisfaction
In 2023, Kylian Mbappé had over 100 million followers on Instagram. Despite his life being "totally turned upside down" since entering the spotlight, he expressed that he is "happy". He is also fluent in French, English, and Spanish.
2023: Inclusion in Time's 100 Most Influential and Forbes Ranking
In 2023, Kylian Mbappé was included by Time among the 100 most influential people in the world. In the same year, he was ranked third in the Forbes list of the world's highest-paid athletes.
2023: Mbappé shortlisted for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
In 2023, Mbappé was shortlisted for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year.
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 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.
October 2024: Rape and Sexual Harassment Investigation
In October 2024, authorities in Sweden launched a rape and sexual harassment investigation against Kylian Mbappé following his visit to Stockholm.
December 2024: Investigation Closed Due to Insufficient Evidence
On 12 December 2024, the rape and sexual harassment investigation against Mbappé in Sweden was closed due to insufficient evidence, according to Swedish prosecutor Marina Chirakova.
2024: Mbappé breaks nose at Euro 2024
During France's opening match of Euro 2024, Mbappé helped create the only goal of the match – an own goal – however, Mbappé later suffered a broken nose during the game. Following the elimination from the tournament, Mbappé described his European Championship display as a 'failure'.
2024: Call to Vote Against Extreme Views
During UEFA Euro 2024, Mbappé urged the younger generation to vote against what he deemed "extreme views" in the 2024 French legislative election, at a press conference.
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.
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