Kylian Mbappé Lottin is a professional footballer who currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team. Born on December 20, 1998, Mbappé has become one of the most talented players in the world, known for his speed, agility, and goal-scoring abilities. Mbappé's football career started at a very young age, and his journey to becoming a professional footballer is a remarkable one.
Mbappé was born in Bondy, a suburb of Paris, to Wilfried Mbappé, a former football player, and Fayza Lamari, a former handball player. From a young age, Mbappé was exposed to football, as his father was a football coach, and his younger brother, Ethan, was also a footballer. Mbappé's love for football grew, and he started playing the sport with his friends and family in the streets of Bondy.
At the age of six, Mbappé was enrolled in AS Bondy, a local football club, where his father was a coach. Mbappé spent four years at AS Bondy, where he developed his football skills and gained valuable experience.
In 2010, when Mbappé was 12 years old, he caught the attention of scouts from Paris Saint-Germain, one of the biggest football clubs in France. PSG offered Mbappé a place in their youth academy, which he accepted, marking the start of his journey to becoming a professional footballer.
Mbappé joined the Paris Saint-Germain youth academy in 2010, and it was evident from the start that he was a talented player. Mbappé's speed, agility, and technical ability impressed the coaches at the academy, and he quickly established himself as a star player.
At the PSG academy, Mbappé was trained by some of the best coaches in France, who helped him develop his skills and hone his technique. He also had the opportunity to train with some of the best young footballers in the country, which helped him to improve his game.
Mbappé's talent did not go unnoticed, and he soon started attracting the attention of some of the biggest football clubs in Europe. Real Madrid and Manchester City were among the clubs that expressed interest in signing the young prodigy.
In 2015, when Mbappé was just 16 years old, he signed his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain. The contract was a three-year deal, which would keep him at the club until 2018. Mbappé made his professional debut for the club in December 2015, in a Ligue 1 match against Caen.
Mbappé came on as a substitute in the 88th minute of the match, and just a few minutes later, he scored his first professional goal, becoming the youngest-ever scorer for PSG. Mbappé's goal was a testament to his talent and showed that he was a player to watch out for in the future.
In 2017, Mbappé signed for AS Monaco on loan, with the option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season. The move was seen as a strategic one, as it would allow Mbappé to get more playing time and gain more experience, while still being able to develop his skills at a top-level club.
Mbappé had a breakthrough season at AS Monaco, scoring 26 goals in 44 appearances for the club. He helped the team win the Ligue 1 title and reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. Mbappé's performances caught the attention of some of the biggest football clubs in Europe.
Mbappé signed for PSG on a loan deal from AS Monaco in August 2017. The loan agreement included an option to buy the player permanently at the end of the season, which PSG exercised in July 2018, paying a fee of €145 million. The transfer fee made Mbappé the second most expensive player in football history, behind his PSG teammate Neymar.
Mbappé's first season at PSG was a success, as he scored 21 goals in 44 appearances across all competitions. He helped PSG win the domestic treble, consisting of the Ligue 1 title, the Coupe de France, and the Coupe de la Ligue. Mbappé's performances earned him the Ligue 1 Player of the Year award, becoming the youngest-ever player to win the award.
The following season, Mbappé's performances continued to impress, as he scored 39 goals in 43 appearances across all competitions. He helped PSG win the Ligue 1 title once again, and reached the round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League. Mbappé was named the Ligue 1 Player of the Year for the second consecutive year, becoming the first player to win the award in back-to-back seasons since Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
