France

France · FWD

Kylian Mbappé

90

Caps

50

Goals

Real Madrid

Club

27

Age

91

FIFA Rating

About Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé is the captain and superstar of France and one of the very best players in the world entering the FIFA World Cup 2026. Born in 1998, Mbappé won the World Cup with France in 2018 and scored a hat-trick in the 2022 final, finishing as that tournament's top scorer despite finishing as runner-up. Now at Real Madrid, his combination of devastating pace, clinical finishing and big-game mentality makes him the clear focal point of the French attack. As captain, Mbappé carries the leadership responsibility for a talented squad and is among the favourites to win the Golden Boot and Golden Ball in 2026. At 27, he is in his absolute prime, and France are considered one of the strongest contenders to lift the trophy in North America.

Career highlights

Kylian Mbappé is a key player for Real Madrid and one of the standout stars of the France national team. With 90 international caps and 50 goals, and a FIFA rating of 91, he ranks among the elite footballers heading into World Cup 2026.

World Cup 2026 role

At FIFA World Cup 2026, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be a pivotal figure in the France squad. The tournament is hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico with 48 teams and 104 matches, and France will rely on the experience and quality of Kylian Mbappé in his attacking role.

Key stats

Age: 27 · Position: FWD · Club: Real Madrid · International caps: 90 · International goals: 50 · FIFA rating: 91.