Kylian Mbappé's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Kylian Mbappé is a French professional footballer renowned for his exceptional pace, dribbling skills, and clinical finishing. He plays as a forward for Real Madrid and captains the France national team. Mbappé is considered one of the best players globally, showcasing his talent on both club and international stages.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1950: Youngest to score 100 goals for a French Team

On December 12, 2021, the 22-year-old Mbappé scored twice against Monaco in Ligue 1, becoming the youngest player to score 100 goals for a single top-level French team since Opta began recording data during the 1950–51 season.

1958: Second Teenager to Score Two Goals in a World Cup Match

On 30 June 2018, Mbappé was the second teenager to score two goals in a World Cup match after Pelé in 1958.

1964: Youngest player to score 400 career goals

Mbappé is the youngest player to score 400 career goals since Pelé in 1964.

1985: First competitive hat-trick for France

On 13 November 2021, Mbappé scored four times in an 8–0 win over Kazakhstan during the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. It was his first hat-trick in an international match, as well as the first competitive hat-trick for France since 1985.

1994: Thierry Henry Record

In 2015, Mbappé broke Thierry Henry's 1994 record, becoming 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, becoming the youngest first-team goalscorer in the club's history.

July 2016: UEFA European Under-19 Championship Victory

In July 2016, Mbappé scored five times for France as they won the 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. His two goals in a 3–1 victory over Portugal in the semi-finals had helped his team reach the final. He was included in the competition's Team of the Tournament.

December 2016: First Hat-Trick for Monaco

On December 14, 2016, Mbappé scored the first hat-trick of his first-team career in a 7–0 win over Rennes in the Coupe de la Ligue round of 16.

2016: Ligue 1 Title with Monaco

During the 2016-17 season, Mbappé won the Ligue 1 title with Monaco, showcasing his early success in professional football.

2016: League 1 Title

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

2017: Awarded the Golden Boy

In 2017, Mbappé was awarded the Golden Boy award, recognizing him as one of the most promising young talents in football.

2018: FIFA World Cup Achievements

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. France won the tournament, and Mbappé was named Best Young Player and French Player of the Year.

2018: Kopa Trophy and UEFA Team of the Year

In 2018, Mbappé received the Kopa Trophy and was named in the UEFA Team of the Year, acknowledging his outstanding performances.

2018: CIES ranks Mbappé as world's most expensive player

In 2018, the CIES (International Centre for Sports Studies) considered Mbappé the world's most expensive player based on transfer value.

2018: Mbappe scores at 2018 FIFA world cup finals

Mbappé scored a goal in the 2018 World Cup final.

2018: 2018 World Cup

Mbappé was called up to the France squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. On 21 June 2018, he scored his first World Cup goal in a 1–0 win over Peru, becoming the youngest French goalscorer in World Cup history. On 30 June, he scored twice and was named man of the match in a 4–3 win over Argentina. On 15 July, he scored a goal in the World Cup final as France defeated Croatia 4–2. He received the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player Award, having scored four goals in the tournament.

January 2019: Hat-Trick Against Guingamp

On January 19, 2019, Mbappé scored a hat-trick in a 9–0 win over Guingamp, showcasing his scoring prowess.

June 2019: 100th Career Goal

On 11 June 2019, Mbappé scored his 100th career goal in a 4–0 win over Andorra in a qualifier for UEFA Euro 2020.

August 2019: Trophée des Champions Win

On August 3, 2019, Mbappé scored in a 2–1 win over Rennes to capture the Trophée des Champions, his first title of the 2019–20 season.

2019: Domestic Quadruple with PSG

During the 2019–20 season, Mbappé contributed to PSG winning a domestic quadruple, further solidifying his impact on the team.

2019: Shortlisted for Laureus World Sportsman of the Year

Mbappé's performances at the club and international level saw him shortlisted for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award in 2019.

May 2020: Ligue 1 Champions After Season Cut Short

On May 1, 2020, PSG were crowned Ligue 1 champions after the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Mbappé finishing as joint-top scorer.

2020: UEFA Champions League Final with PSG

In 2020, Mbappé helped lead PSG to its first-ever UEFA Champions League final, marking a significant achievement for the club.

2020: Fastest Player in the World

In 2020, Mbappé was named the fastest player in the world by the French newspaper Le Figaro.

February 2021: Champions League Hat-Trick

On February 16, 2021, Mbappé scored a Champions League hat-trick, becoming PSG's third-highest scorer.

October 2021: UEFA Nations League Victory

In the UEFA Nations League semi-final on 7 October 2021, Mbappé contributed a goal and an assist as France defeated Belgium 3–2, marking his 50th appearance for the French national team. Three days later, in the final against Spain, Mbappé scored the winning goal to give France a 2–1 victory and their first Nations League title. With two goals and two assists in the Nations League Finals, Mbappé was awarded the competition's Golden Boot, known as the "Alipay Top Scorer Trophy."

November 2021: Four Goals Against Kazakhstan

2021: Ligue 1 Top Scorer and Assist Provider

During the 2021–22 season, Mbappé became the first player to finish as both Ligue 1 top scorer and top assist provider, showcasing his versatility and impact on the league.

2021: UEFA Nations League Victory

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

October 2022: Champions League Draw and PSG Goalscoring Record

On 11 October 2022, Mbappé scored a penalty kick in a 1–1 Champions League draw against Benfica, becoming PSG's leading goalscorer in European competitions with 31 goals. Media reports also surfaced in October 2022, suggesting Mbappé wanted to leave PSG during the January transfer window, which he denied.

December 2022: World Cup Final Hat-Trick and Golden Boot

During the World Cup final on 18 December 2022, Mbappé became the second player in history to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final. He won the tournament's Golden Boot with eight goals, and became the sixth all-time top goalscorer in World Cup history with twelve goals. Having scored a goal in the 2018 final, Mbappé also became the top goalscorer in World Cup finals, with four goals.

2022: FIFA World Cup Golden Boot and Silver Ball

At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Mbappé won the Golden Boot and Silver Ball, and set a new record for the most goals scored in World Cup final matches, despite France finishing as runner-up.

2022: Best French Player Ever?

Former French international Rio Mavuba remarked that if Mbappé had won the 2022 World Cup "he'd probably be the best French player (ever)". During the same World Cup, Fox Sports deemed Mbappé one of the "World Cup's all-time greats" and "the best player in the world".

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

In 2022, Mbappé was the runner-up for The Best FIFA Men's Player award, highlighting his continued recognition as a top footballer.

January 2023: Five Goals in Coupe de France Match

On 23 January 2023, 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 round of 32.

2023: Mbappé reaches over 100 million Instagram followers

By 2023, Mbappé had amassed over 100 million followers on Instagram, marking a significant milestone in his social media presence. He had over 50 million followers in 2018.

2023: Forbes ranks Mbappé among world's highest-paid athletes

In 2023, Forbes ranked Mbappé third on the list of the world's highest-paid athletes, and Sportico listed him as the fifth highest-paid athlete.

2023: Third Place Ballon d'Or and Time's 100 Influential People

In 2023, Mbappé finished third in the Ballon d'Or rankings, was named one of Time's 100 most influential people, and was listed by Forbes as one of the world's ten highest-paid athletes.

2023: Inclusion on Time's 100 Most Influential People List

In 2023, Mbappé was included on the Time list of the 100 most influential people in the world. His performances at the club and international level saw him shortlisted for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award in 2023.

2023: Trophée des Champions Victory

In the 2023 Trophée des Champions, Mbappé scored the second goal in a 2-0 victory over Toulouse, securing his first trophy of the season.

January 2024: Trophée des Champions Victory

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. He also became the all-time top goalscorer at the Parc des Princes with 111 goals. Additionally, on 7 January 2024, Mbappé scored a hat-trick in a 9–0 win over Revel in the Coupe de France, becoming the club's all-time top scorer in the competition with 30 goals.

June 2024: Signs with Real Madrid

On 3 June 2024, Real Madrid announced that Mbappé had signed a five-year contract with the club. On 16 July, Mbappé was unveiled as a Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabéu, wearing the number 9 shirt.

August 2024: Real Madrid Debut

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

2024: Contract Extension and Record Earnings

Despite transfer speculations, Mbappé extended his contract with PSG until 2024, becoming the highest-paid player in the world with a monthly wage of £4 million and a signing-on figure of £100 million. He finished as top scorer for the fourth consecutive time and the league's top assist provider.

2024: Forbes and Sportico rank Mbappé among world's highest-paid athletes

In 2024, Forbes ranked Mbappé sixth on its list of the world's highest-paid athletes, and Sportico listed him as the ninth highest-paid athlete.

2024: Joined Real Madrid

In 2024, Mbappé joined Real Madrid on a free transfer and won the Pichichi Trophy and his first European Golden Shoe in his debut season.

January 2025: First Hat-Trick for Real Madrid

On 25 January 2025, Mbappé scored his first hat-trick for Real Madrid in a 3–0 victory over league opponents Real Valladolid. With five league goals in January, he was named La Liga Player of the Month.