History of Kylian Mbappé in Timeline
Kylian Mbappé Lottin is a French professional footballer, renowned as one of the world's best, currently playing as a forward for Real Madrid and captaining the France national team. He is celebrated for his exceptional dribbling skills, clinical finishing, and remarkable speed on the field.
1958: Pelé Scores Two Goals
In 1958, Pelé scored two goals in a World Cup match.
1958: Vavá Scores in World Cup Final
In 1958, Vavá became one of only two players to have scored in two consecutive World Cup finals.
1962: Vavá Scores in World Cup Final
In 1962, Vavá became one of only two players to have scored in two consecutive World Cup finals.
1966: Geoff Hurst Scores Hat-Trick in World Cup Final
In 1966, Geoff Hurst scored a hat-trick for England in the World Cup final.
1985: Dominique Rocheteau scores hat-trick
In 1985, Dominique Rocheteau scored a competitive hat-trick for France.
1994: Henry's Previous Record
In 1994, Thierry Henry set a record that was later broken by Mbappé when he became Monaco's youngest-ever first-team player.
1996: Mbappé Compared to Ronaldo's 1996 Olympics Performances
Former France international player Nicolas Anelka noted that Mbappé's ability to run at defenses reminded him of Ronaldo's performances at the 1996 Olympics, highlighting Mbappé's "world-class player" characteristics.
1997: Last Monaco Player to score a hat-trick
In 1997, Sonny Anderson became the last Monaco Player to score a hat-trick, prior to Mbappé scoring his in December 2016.
December 1998: Kylian Mbappé Born
In December 1998, Kylian Mbappé Lottin was born. He is a French professional footballer known for his skills as a forward, playing for Real Madrid and captaining the France national team.
2005: Ménez Ligue 1 Hat-Trick
In 2005, Jérémy Ménez became the youngest player to score a league hat-trick since Mbappé did so for Sochaux in February 2017.
2012: Caen Fails to Afford Mbappé
In 2012, Caen was unable to afford Kylian Mbappé due to their relegation from Ligue 1 and failure to win promotion.
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, overcoming competition from Real Madrid.
October 2015: Mbappé Joins Monaco's Reserve Team
In October 2015, Kylian Mbappé was brought into Monaco's reserve team, and his rapid skill development led to his promotion to the main squad after only three weeks.
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 20 February 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: Mbappé Signs First Professional Contract
On 6 March 2016, Kylian Mbappé signed his first professional contract with Monaco, a three-year deal.
December 2016: First Hat-Trick for Monaco
On 14 December 2016, Kylian Mbappé scored his first hat-trick in a 7–0 win over Rennes in the Coupe de la Ligue, the first Monaco player to achieve this since 1997.
2016: UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season
In the 2016–17 season, Kylian Mbappé was named to the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season.
2016: Monaco Wins Ligue 1 Title
In the 2016–17 season, Kylian Mbappé won the Ligue 1 title with Monaco.
2016: Season Successes
Kylian Mbappé ended the 2016–17 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 11 February 2017, Kylian Mbappé scored his first Ligue 1 hat-trick in a 5–0 win over Metz, becoming the youngest player to do so since 2005; he also scored his first European-competition goal on 21 February.
March 2017: Mbappé Debuts for French National Team
In March 2017, Mbappé received his first call-up to the French senior squad and debuted on 25 March in a 3–1 victory against Luxembourg. He came on as a substitute in the 78th minute.
September 2017: Mbappé's PSG Debut and European Goal
In September 2017, Kylian Mbappé debuted for PSG, scoring in a 5–1 win against Metz, and later recorded his first European goal for the club against Celtic.
2017: Mbappé Joins Paris Saint-Germain
In 2017, 18-year-old Kylian Mbappé signed for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a permanent transfer for €180 million.
2017: Golden Boy Award
In 2017, Kylian Mbappé was awarded the Golden Boy award.
2017: Mbappé Debuts for France
In 2017, at the age of 18, Kylian Mbappé made his senior debut for the France national team.
February 2018: Meeting with Presidents Macron and Infantino on African sports development
On 22 February 2018, Kylian 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.
March 2018: Mbappé Scores Twice Against Russia
In March 2018, Mbappé scored two goals in a friendly match against Russia, showcasing his rising talent on the international stage.
May 2018: Coupe de France Victory
On 8 May 2018, Kylian Mbappé played in PSG's 2–0 win over Les Herbiers in the Coupe de France final.
June 2018: Mbappé Scores First World Cup Goal
On 21 June 2018, Mbappé scored his first World Cup goal in France's 1–0 group stage win over Peru, becoming the youngest French goal scorer in World Cup history at age 19.
July 2018: Mbappé Receives Number 7 Jersey
In July 2018, Kylian Mbappé was given the number 7 jersey for the upcoming season with PSG, previously worn by Lucas Moura, signaling his progression and affirmation within the team.
2018: Mbappé Compared to Pelé
Following his performances for France at the 2018 World Cup, Mbappé was compared to Pelé in the media due to his talent and impact on the field.
2018: Partnership with Hublot and Nike Mercurial Superfly VI boot unveiling
In 2018, Kylian Mbappé unveiled the Nike Mercurial Superfly VI boots, inspired by the R9 Mercurial boots of former Brazilian striker Ronaldo. Additionally, in 2018, Swiss watchmaker Hublot signed Mbappé as a global ambassador.
2018: Considered world's most expensive player
In 2018, Kylian Mbappé was considered the world's most expensive player from a transfer value perspective by the CIES.
2018: Mbappé Scores in 2018 World Cup Final
In 2018, Mbappé scored in the World Cup final.
2018: Discussion of personal sacrifices in Time interview
In a 2018 interview with Time, Kylian Mbappé spoke about the sacrifices he made as a teenager to focus on his football development, including missing out on normal adolescent experiences.
January 2019: Hat-Trick Against Guingamp
On 19 January 2019, Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick in a 9–0 win over Guingamp, equalling a record PSG had set previously.
January 2019: Donation to Emiliano Sala search
On 28 January 2019, Kylian Mbappé donated $34,000 to a crowdfunding campaign aimed at financing a private search mission to locate football player Emiliano Sala, whose aircraft disappeared over the English Channel a week prior.
February 2019: Further donation to Emiliano Sala pilot search
On 10 February 2019, Kylian Mbappé donated a further £27,000 to the GoFundMe campaign created to fund the search for the plane's still-missing pilot, David Ibbotson, after the disappearance of Emiliano Sala's plane.
June 2019: End date of contract with Monaco
In June 2019, the first professional contract of Kylian Mbappé with Monaco ended.
June 2019: Mbappé Scores 100th Career Goal
On 11 June 2019, Mbappé achieved a significant milestone by scoring his 100th career goal in a 4–0 victory over Andorra during Euro 2020 qualifying.
August 2019: Trophée des Champions Victory
In August 2019, Kylian Mbappé scored in a 2–1 win over Rennes, securing his first title of the 2019–20 season, the Trophée des Champions.
2019: Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Shortlist
In 2019, Kylian Mbappé was shortlisted for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year and was named to the FIFA FIFPro World11.
2019: Shortlisted for Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
In 2019, Kylian Mbappé's performances for his club and national team led to him being shortlisted for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award.
2019: PSG Wins Domestic Quadruple
In the 2019–20 season, Kylian Mbappé and PSG secured a domestic quadruple, winning multiple titles.
May 2020: PSG crowned Ligue 1 champions
In May 2020, Paris Saint-Germain were declared Ligue 1 champions after the season was prematurely ended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time of suspension, PSG held a twelve-point lead over Marseille.
September 2020: Mbappé returns from COVID-19 and scores against Nice
On September 20, 2020, Kylian Mbappé returned to action after recovering from COVID-19, scoring a goal from a penalty kick in a 3–0 away win against Nice.
2020: PSG Reaches UEFA Champions League Final
In 2020, Kylian Mbappé helped lead PSG to its first ever UEFA Champions League final.
2020: UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season
In the 2019–20 season, Kylian Mbappé was named to the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season.
February 2021: Mbappé scores hat-trick against Barcelona
On February 16, 2021, Mbappé became only the third player to score a Champions League hat-trick against Barcelona in PSG's 4–1 win. On February 27, Mbappé scored twice against Dijon, becoming the first player to score five braces in the Ligue 1 season.
August 2021: Mbappé booed amidst transfer rumours and scores against Brest
On August 14, 2021, Mbappé was booed at Parc des Princes amid transfer rumors. Six days later, on August 2021, he scored his first goal of the season in a 4–2 win against Brest. On August 29, playing alongside Messi for the first time, Mbappé scored twice against Reims.
October 2021: Mbappé Leads France to Nations League Title
In October 2021, Mbappé played a crucial role in France's Nations League victory. He assisted Benzema and scored a goal in the semi-final against Belgium, and then scored the winning goal in the final against Spain, earning the "Alipay Top Scorer Trophy".
November 2021: Godfather to panda cubs at Beauval Zoo
On 19 November 2021, Kylian 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.
December 2021: Mbappé reaches century of league goals for PSG
On December 12, 2021, Mbappé scored twice against Monaco, reaching 100 league goals for PSG, becoming the youngest player to achieve this milestone for a single team in the French top-flight.
2021: UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season
In the 2020–21 season, Kylian Mbappé was named to the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season.
January 2022: Mbappé scores hat-trick against Vannes
On January 3, 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 and scores hat-trick against Metz
On May 21, 2022, Mbappé extended his contract with PSG until 2025. In the hours following his contract extension, Mbappé scored a hat-trick in a 5–0 win over Metz.
August 2022: Mbappé scores first goal of the season and hat-trick against Lille
On August 13, 2022, Mbappé scored his first goal of the season for PSG in a 5–2 victory over Montpellier. On August 21, 2022, he scored a hat-trick in a 7–1 win over Lille; his first goal was clocked at eight seconds, the second-fastest in Ligue 1 history.
November 2022: Mbappé Shines in 2022 FIFA World Cup Group Stage
In November 2022, during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Mbappé played a key role in France's matches. He contributed to three goals in a 4–1 victory against Australia and scored both goals in a 2–1 victory against Denmark, helping France advance to the knockout stages.
2022: FIFA Award Runner-Up and FIFPro World11
In 2022, Kylian Mbappé was the runner-up for The Best FIFA Men's Player award and was named to the FIFA FIFPro World11.
2022: Mbappé Scores Four Goals Against Kazakhstan
In November 2022, Mbappé scored four goals in an 8–0 victory over Kazakhstan during the World Cup qualifiers, securing France's place in the tournament finals. This included a first-half hat-trick.
January 2023: Mbappé scores five goals in a match against Pays de Cassel
On January 23, 2023, Mbappé became the first PSG player to score five goals in a match, including a ten-minute hat-trick, in a 7–0 win over Pays de Cassel in the Coupe de France.
March 2023: Mbappé Named Captain of France and Leads Team to Victory
In March 2023, Mbappé was appointed as the new captain of France following Hugo Lloris' retirement. He led the team to a 4–0 victory over the Netherlands, assisting a goal and scoring a brace.
June 2023: Mbappé announces he will not renew his contract with PSG
On June 13, 2023, Mbappé announced his decision not to renew his contract with PSG, which was set to expire in June 2024. He stated that the club had been informed of his decision since July 2022.
July 2023: PSG president clarifies stance on Mbappé
On July 5, 2023, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi stated that if Mbappé wants to stay, he needs to sign a new contract. On July 21, Mbappé was excluded from PSG's preseason tour in Japan.
August 2023: Mbappé reintegrated into PSG first team
On August 13, 2023, PSG confirmed Mbappé's reintegration into the first team, following constructive discussions with the player.
2023: Over 100 million Instagram followers
As of 2023, Kylian Mbappé has over 100 million followers on Instagram.
2023: Ballon d'Or and Forbes Ranking
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 as one of Time's 100 most influential people, and was ranked third on the Forbes list of the world's highest-paid athletes.
2023: Recognition in Time's 100 Most Influential and Forbes' Highest-Paid Athletes lists
In 2023, Kylian Mbappé was included by Time among the 100 most influential people in the world and was ranked third in the Forbes list of the world's highest-paid athletes.
2023: Shortlisted for Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
In 2023, Kylian Mbappé's performances for his club and national team led to him being shortlisted for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award.
2023: Mbappé scores first goal of the season and scores hat-trick against Reims
In 2023, Mbappé made his first appearance of the 2023–24 season in a 1–1 draw away to Toulouse on August 19, scoring the game's only goal and PSG's first of the season. On August 26, he scored his 150th and 151st Ligue 1 goals for the club. On November 11, Mbappé scored his first hat-trick of the season in a 3–0 win over Reims.
January 2024: Mbappé secures first trophy and scores hat-trick of the year
On January 3, 2024, Mbappé secured his first trophy of the season. On January 7, 2024, Mbappé scored his first hat-trick of the year in a 9–0 thrashing of Revel in the round of 64 of the Coupe de France.
May 2024: Mbappé announces departure from PSG and plays final match
On May 10, 2024, Mbappé announced his departure from PSG at the end of the season. On May 12, 2024, he played his last match at the Parc des Princes, and on May 25 he played his final match for the club, securing his last title with PSG in the Coupe de France final victory.
June 2024: Mbappé signs for Real Madrid
On 3 June 2024, Real Madrid announced that Mbappé had signed a five-year contract with the club, marking the end of a long transfer saga. Mbappé expressed his excitement, calling it a "dream come true".
July 2024: Acquisition of stake in Ligue 2 club Caen
On 30 July 2024, investment firm Coalition Capital, a subsidiary of Kylian 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 made his debut for Real Madrid in the 2024 UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta, scoring the second goal in a 2–0 victory. He debuted in La Liga on 18 August, during a match that ended in a 1–1 draw against Mallorca.
October 2024: Rape and sexual harassment investigation launched in Sweden
In October 2024, authorities in Sweden launched a rape and sexual harassment investigation against Kylian Mbappé following a visit he made to Stockholm. The investigation was later closed in December due to insufficient evidence.
2024: Call to vote against "extreme views" in French legislative election
During UEFA Euro 2024, Kylian Mbappé spoke at a press conference, urging the younger generation to vote against what he deemed "extreme views" in the 2024 French legislative election.
2024: Mbappé Joins Real Madrid on Free Transfer
In 2024, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid on a free transfer after much anticipation, and won the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, also breaking the record for the most goals scored by a Real Madrid player in their debut season.
2024: Mbappé Secures Qualification to UEFA Euro 2024
In 2024, Mbappé contributed significantly to France's qualification for UEFA Euro 2024, including scoring two goals in a crucial 2-1 win over the Netherlands.
2024: Mbappé's Euro 2024 Performance
In Euro 2024, Mbappé helped create the only goal in France's opening match against Austria, which was an own goal. He suffered a broken nose and scored his first goal ever at the European Championships from a penalty against Poland. France advanced to the knockout stages but lost to Spain in the semi-finals, with Mbappé setting up the opening goal. Mbappé later described his European Championship display as a 'failure'.
January 2025: Mbappé Scores First Hat-Trick for Real Madrid and Named La Liga Player of the Month
On 25 January 2025, Mbappé scored his first hat-trick for Real Madrid in a 3–0 victory against Real Valladolid. His performance earned him the La Liga Player of the Month award, recognizing his five league goals in January.
June 2025: Mbappé Scores 50th Goal for Les Bleus
On 8 June 2025, Mbappé scored his 50th goal for the French national team in a 2–0 victory over Germany in the 2025 UEFA Nations League Finals third place play-off.
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