Mbappe has faced lots of criticism this season after his move to Real Madrid, and some are questioning if he has added to the team, or if he is a problem. The major question has been, did Real Madrid need Kylian Mbappe when they signed him?
Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé Lottin, regarded as one of the best players in the world, is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Spanish La Liga club, Real Madrid, and is the captain of the France national team.
Mbappe made his debut for the French national team in March 2017, at the age of 18. He was named in France's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and played a key role in the team's triumph, scoring four goals and assisting one in the tournament. After Pele, he became the second teenager to score in a World Cup final and was named the tournament's Best Young Player.
He was also instrumental in France winning the UEFA Nations League in 2021. He provided an assist and scored the winner in France’s 2-1 win over Spain in the final. With two goals and two assists in the Nations League Finals, Mbappe was awarded the competition's Golden Boot.
Mbappe, known for his dribbling, finishing, and speed, has won 20 titles for both club and country and has quite some records for himself. Below are some of them;
He joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2024, and his move to the Spanish capital has not been as rosy as expected, but the 2018 World Cup winner has it in him to succeed with Los Blancos, but the big question is, when?
The big number 9 is expected to lead the line when Real Madrid will travel to Estadio Municipal Butarque to take on Leganés, and he will want to return to his goalscoring form.