Kylian Mbappé
Born 1998 · Age 27
French professional footballer (forward). Began at AS Bondy and Clairefontaine, broke through at Monaco, became a global star at Paris Saint-Germain, won the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France, and joined Real Madrid in 2024.
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Born in Paris
Kylian Mbappé Lottin was born in the 19th arrondissement of Paris.
Joins AS Bondy youth setup
Started playing youth football at AS Bondy under the coaching of his father, Wilfried Mbappé.
Trains with Real Madrid U-12s (invited)
At age 11 he was invited to train with Real Madrid's under-12s and visit the club facilities.
Attends Clairefontaine academy (approx.)
Moved to the Clairefontaine national academy (exact year not given in all sources; he spent time there before joining Monaco).
Signs for AS Monaco youth academy
Joined Monaco's youth academy on a three-year contract, choosing Monaco over interest from top European clubs.
Promoted to Monaco first-team squad
Promoted from Monaco reserves to the main squad after only three weeks due to impressive performances.
Monaco first-team debut
Made his first-team debut for AS Monaco in a 1–1 Ligue 1 draw against Caen; became Monaco's youngest-ever first-team player.
UEFA European Under-19 Championship winner (France)
Scored five times as France won the 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship; included in Team of the Tournament.
First senior goal for Monaco
Scored his first senior goal — stoppage-time winner — in a 3–1 win over Troyes, becoming Monaco's youngest first-team goalscorer.
Signs first professional contract with Monaco
Signed a three-year professional contract tying him to Monaco until June 2019.
First senior hat-trick (Monaco)
Scored first senior hat-trick in a 7–0 Coupe de la Ligue win over Rennes (first Monaco hat-trick in the competition since 1997).
Golden Boy Award
Awarded the Golden Boy (best young player in Europe) in 2017.
Youngest Ligue 1 hat-trick since 2005
Scored a Ligue 1 hat-trick in a 5–0 win over Metz — the youngest to do so since 2005.
First UEFA Champions League goal
Scored in a 5–3 away loss at Manchester City in the Champions League round of 16; became second-youngest French scorer in Champions League history.
France senior debut
Made his senior debut for France against Luxembourg in a World Cup qualifier.
Wins Ligue 1 with Monaco (2016–17)
Contributed 26 goals in 44 matches as Monaco won the Ligue 1 title and reached the Champions League semi-finals.
Joins Paris Saint-Germain on loan (€180M eventual transfer)
Signed for PSG on loan with a mandatory purchase option; eventual transfer fee reported at €180 million, making him the most expensive teenager ever.
First senior international goal
Scored his first senior goal for France in a 2018 World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands.
PSG first-team debut and goal
Made PSG debut in a 5–1 win away at Metz, scoring on his debut.
First European goal for PSG
Scored in a 5–0 Champions League victory over Celtic.
Youngest to reach 10 Champions League goals
Reached 10 Champions League goals (scored in a 3–1 loss to Bayern Munich), becoming the youngest player to hit that mark.
French Player of the Year (and multiple individual honours)
Won French Player of the Year (also received Kopa Trophy 2018, inclusion in FIFPro World11 and UEFA Team of the Year).
FIFA World Cup Best Young Player
Awarded Best Young Player at the 2018 FIFA World Cup after scoring four goals in the tournament.
Named to FIFA FIFPro World11 (first selection)
First inclusion in the FIFPro World11 (2018); repeated selections in later years (2019, 2022, 2023, 2024).
Wins Coupe de France with PSG
Featured in PSG's 2–0 win over Les Herbiers in the Coupe de France final.
Takes PSG number 7 shirt
Changed squad number to 7 for the 2018–19 season, calling it an 'affirmation'.
Scores in 2018 FIFA World Cup final (France win)
Scored from distance in France's 4–2 win over Croatia; became the second teenager after Pelé to score in a World Cup final; France won the tournament.
Scores four goals in 13 minutes vs Lyon
Became the youngest player in 45 seasons to score four goals in one Ligue 1 game.
Wins inaugural Kopa Trophy
Awarded the Kopa Trophy by France Football as the world's best under-21 player.
Ligue 1 Player of the Year and top scorer (2018–19)
Finished 2018–19 as Ligue 1 Player of the Year and top scorer with 33 league goals.
Shortlisted for Laureus World Sportsman of the Year (2019)
Shortlisted for the Laureus award following global success.
Hat-trick in PSG's 9–0 rout of Guingamp
One of two players (with Cavani) to score a hat-trick as PSG beat Guingamp 9–0.
Scores hat-trick vs Monaco
Scored a hat-trick in a 3–1 win over his former club Monaco.
Scores in Trophée des Champions victory
Scored in PSG's 2–1 win over Rennes to capture the 2019 Trophée des Champions.
Perfect hat-trick in Champions League vs Club Brugge
Came off the bench to score a perfect hat-trick in a 5–0 win, becoming the youngest player to reach 15 Champions League goals.
PSG awarded 2019–20 Ligue 1 title (COVID season)
French season called off due to COVID-19; PSG were declared champions while Mbappé finished joint top scorer (assigned top place by goals-per-game).
Plays in Champions League final (PSG runners-up)
PSG lost 1–0 to Bayern Munich in the 2020 Champions League final; Mbappé returned from injury to assist in the quarter-final against Atalanta.
100th goal for Paris Saint-Germain
Scored his 100th goal for PSG in a Ligue 1 match versus Montpellier.
Founding of Zebra Valley (content agency)
Reported founder of Zebra Valley, a content-creation agency focusing on sports, music and art (date reported by media; exact founding date not always specified).
Champions League hat-trick at Camp Nou
Scored a hat-trick in PSG's 4–1 win over Barcelona in the Champions League round of 16.
Wins Coupe de France and UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year
Scored and assisted in the Coupe de France final vs Monaco; ended the season as Ligue 1 top scorer (27) and was awarded Player of the Year.
Wins UEFA Nations League with France
Assisted and scored across the finals; scored the winner in the 2–1 final victory over Spain and was the finals' top scorer (Golden Boot).
Super hat-trick in World Cup qualifier vs Kazakhstan
Scored four goals in an 8–0 win, his first international competitive hat-trick and a super hat-trick.
Investor / ambassador for Sorare
Became an investor and ambassador for NFT fantasy platform Sorare (reported June 2022).
Extends PSG contract until 2025 (reported huge wages)
Signed a contract extension in May 2022 reportedly including a monthly wage of ~£4m and a signing-on figure near £100m; stayed at PSG despite Real Madrid interest.
First player to finish Ligue 1 top scorer and top assist provider in same season
Finished 2021–22 season as Ligue 1 top scorer and top assist provider (17 assists) — a league-first.
Scores hat-trick in 2022 World Cup final; wins Golden Boot and Silver Ball
Scored a hat-trick for France in the final vs Argentina (3–3, lost on penalties); won the Golden Boot (8 goals) and Silver Ball.
Named one of Time's 100 most influential people; Forbes #3 highest-paid athlete (2023)
Recognised by Time and ranked third on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes for 2023.
Included in Time 100 and ranked by Forbes
Named one of Time's 100 most influential people and ranked third on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes (2023).
Scores five goals in a single match (PSG)
Became the first PSG player to score five goals in one match — 7–0 Coupe de France win over Pays de Cassel.
Becomes PSG's all-time leading goalscorer (200+)
Scored twice vs Marseille to equal Edinson Cavani at 200 goals, then took the outright lead days later with his 201st PSG goal.
Announces decision not to renew PSG contract (will expire June 2024)
Publicly stated he would not renew his PSG contract, confirming the club had been informed previously.
Reintegrated into PSG first team after transfer saga
After exclusion from preseason and weeks of speculation, PSG confirmed his reintegration ahead of the season opener.
Reported majority acquisition of SM Caen (approx. €20M for 80%)
Multiple media sources reported Mbappé agreed to acquire ~80% of Ligue 2 club SM Caen for around €20 million (details and timing reported in sports press).
Wins UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup with Real Madrid (scores in both finals)
In first half of debut season at Real Madrid, won UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup and scored in both finals.
Becomes Parc des Princes all-time top scorer
Scored in the Trophée des Champions, becoming the all-time top scorer at the Parc des Princes with his 111th goal there.
Reaches 250 goals for PSG
Scored a hat-trick in a 6–2 win at Montpellier, taking his tally for PSG to 250 goals in all competitions.
Announces departure from Paris Saint-Germain
Confirmed via social media that he would leave PSG at the end of the season rather than renew his contract.
Plays final match for PSG and wins Coupe de France
Featured for the entirety of PSG's Coupe de France final victory over Lyon — his final match for the club.
Signs five-year contract with Real Madrid (free transfer)
Real Madrid announced Mbappé had signed a five-year deal after his PSG contract expired, ending a seven-year transfer saga.
Unveiled at Santiago Bernabéu in front of 80,000
Presentation attended by ~80,000 spectators; received Real Madrid number 9 shirt.
Real Madrid debut & UEFA Super Cup winner (scores)
Debuted for Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup vs Atalanta, scoring in a 2–0 win (Super Cup winners).
First La Liga goals for Real Madrid (brace vs Betis)
Scored both goals in a 2–0 La Liga win over Real Betis, his first league goals for Madrid.
Becomes one of the youngest to reach 50 Champions League goals
Scored his 50th Champions League goal in a 3–2 victory against Atalanta, becoming the second-youngest to reach 50 (after Messi).
First hat-trick for Real Madrid (La Liga)
Scored his first hat-trick for Real Madrid in a 3–0 away win at Real Valladolid; named La Liga Player of the Month for January.
Champions League hat-trick vs Manchester City
Recorded a Champions League hat-trick for Real Madrid in a 3–1 win over Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Receives first red card for Real Madrid
Sent off for a controversial challenge on Antonio Blanco — his first red card playing for Madrid.
Scores first career free-kick (Copa del Rey final)
Scored his first free-kick goal in the Copa del Rey final, although Real Madrid lost 3–2 to Barcelona.
Scores hat-trick in El Clásico; breaks Real Madrid debut-season scoring records
Scored a hat-trick vs Barcelona and reached 39 goals for Real Madrid in his debut season, breaking Iván Zamorano's 32-year record; next game took him to 40.
Wins Pichichi Trophy and European Golden Shoe (2024–25)
Finished La Liga season as top scorer (31 goals in 34 games) and won the European Golden Shoe.
Named Real Madrid Player of the Season (2024–25)
Awarded Real Madrid's Player of the Season for his debut campaign.
Briefly hospitalised (acute gastroenteritis)
Real Madrid announced Mbappé was hospitalised briefly in the United States with acute gastroenteritis but released same day.
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