In an exciting match that kept football fans on the edge of their seats, Kylian Mbappé He continued to make history with his brilliant performances on the field. Last Friday, with two impressive goals against the Netherlands, he not only led his team to victory (2-1)but also secured the pass of France to the long awaited Euro 2024. With a total of 42 goals in his international career at the young age of 24 years and almost 10 months, ‘Kiki’ has become an iconic figure and has left everyone in awe.
With this feat, the young French football prodigy has surpassed an icon of French football, Michel Platini, who scored 41 goals in his international career. Mbappé now ranks fourth on the list of the French national team’s top scorers, a notable achievement for a player of his age and experience.
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This not only establishes him as one of the greatest footballers of his generation, but also puts him in the same conversation as world football greats such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
It is impressive to note that Mbappé achieved this milestone at the age of 24 years and almost 10 months, a feat that neither the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi, nor the five-time winner of the same award, Cristiano Ronaldo, could match at that age. .
When both surpassed the 42-goal mark, Messi was 27 years and one day, while Cristiano Ronaldo was 28 years, seven months and one day. These figures put into perspective Mbappé’s precocity and innate talent, which have led him to reach unimaginable heights in the world of football.
Kylian Mbappé’s numbers
What makes Mbappé’s record even more impressive is his impressive scoring average in international matches. With 42 goals in 72 games, Mbappé maintains an average of 0.58 goals per game. This efficiency is notable and puts him ahead of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of scoring average at a similar age.
Despite his impressive achievements, it is important to note that Mbappé’s mark is still surpassed by another player who has left an indelible mark: his former teammate, Neymar. The Brazilian managed to score 42 goals at just 22 years, 9 months and 7 days, in just 59 games, maintaining an astonishing average of 0.71 goals per game.
As Mbappé continues to make his mark on football, his next goal is to overtake Antoine Griezmann, who currently leads the French national team’s top scorers with 44 goals.
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