Kylian Mbappé is one of the most popular athletes on the planet. At only 24 years old, he is already one of the most recognized French footballers and a world champion. Still very young and already the second most expensive player in football, Mbappé has already bagged a number of trophies that many players hunt for their entire lives.
Here are 5 facts that you probably did not know about Kylian Mbappé
- The World Cup Final’s Second Teenager To Score
Mbappé is only the second teenager in World Cup history to score a goal in the final. Only one person has done it before him, and that is none other than Pelé himself.
- Godfather To Pandas
Mbappé became the godfather of two pandas in a special naming ceremony at Beauval Zoo in France in 2021. The baby pandas were initially named “Cotton Flower” and “Little Snow,” but were later renamed “Huanlili” and “Yuandudu” in the ceremony.
Mbappé’s role as godfather is primarily to raise awareness and publicity for pandas. According to the WWF, there are currently less than 2000 wild pandas, so raising awareness is critical, and Mbappé stated that he was honored to be named the pandas’ godfather.
- Mbappé Is A Big Gamer
Mbappé has been a gamer for a long time, and when he’s not on the field training or scoring incredible goals, he’s probably at home playing FIFA. From being a fan to being featured on the covers of FIFA 21 and FIFA 22.
- Loves Sneakers
Mbappé has a noticeable penchant for sneakers. He describes himself as “a kid with a new toy” whenever he receives a new pair of sneakers. The Frenchman is currently sponsored by Nike and has his own section on their website called “Boutique de Mbappé.”
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- Kylian Mbappe Could Have Chosen Algeria Or Cameroon
His mother is from Algeria, and his father is from Cameroon.
Mbappe, on the other hand, was born and raised in France, where he attended the prestigious Clairefontaine academy and represented France at the underage level.