<p id=”par-1_47″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/french-soccer-team-captain-kylian-mbappes-rumored-girlfriend-netflix-star.html/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé</a> has established himself as one of <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/celebrity-athletes/?swcfpc=1″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>the greatest players</a> and the most popular in the game, not named <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/mothers-cristiano-ronaldos-children.html/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Cristiano Ronaldo</a> or <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/lionel-messis-wife-antonella-roccuzzo.html/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Lionel Messi</a>. The Real Madrid forward, who is also the captain of France’s national team, has been compared to both men. </p>
<p id=”par-2_62″>Speaking on behalf of BOYLE Sports, who offers the latest <a href=”https://www.boylesports.com/sports/football/competition/international-world-cup” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>World Cup odds</a>, ex-Chelsea star Florent Malouda told Showbiz Cheat Sheet, “I think in terms of numbers he’s chasing them, but he has a long way to go because of their longevity. Those two players we have to enjoy while they’re still playing because I remember playing against them, and they’re still playing.</p>
<p id=”par-3_82″>“Mbappe will be inspired by them. The way he looks after himself might give him a chance to chase them and to participate in as many World Cups as they did. And also, I think to be in the same comparison, he would need to win a few Ballon d’Ors as well. I think he would be assessed on this, what they have done as the best players in the world for so long. I think people still want him to prove it.”</p>
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<p id=”par-4_20″>Here’s more about Mbappé, including where he’s played in his career so far and what his net worth is. </p>
<p id=”par-5_70″>Mbappé was born on Dec. 20, 1998, to Wilfried Mbappé and Fayza Lamari in Paris. He grew up in Bondy, a suburb outside the city, and first gained international attention when he joined the youth academy AS Monaco. During the 2016-17 season, Mbappé helped Monaco win the Ligue 1 championship and reach the UEFA Champions League semifinals. His performances quickly made him one of the world’s most sought-after young players.</p>
<p id=”par-6_80″>Mbappé then joined Paris Saint-Germain, initially on loan before completing a permanent transfer that became one of the most expensive in soccer history. During his seven seasons with PSG, he won multiple Ligue 1 titles, French Cups, and consistently finished among Europe’s top scorers. He also became PSG’s all-time leading scorer and helped France’s national team win the 2018 FIFA World Cup before leaving the club in 2024. After much speculation, Mbappé signed with the Spanish giants Real Madrid. </p>
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<p id=”par-7_35″>Off the field, Mbappé is among the world’s highest-paid athletes. In addition to his Real Madrid contract, he earns millions through endorsement deals with major global brands and has invested in several business ventures. </p>
<p id=”par-8_60″>Some of those partnerships include Hublot, Dior, Oakley, EA Sports, and Nike as well. The sneaker and apparel giant has been especially important to the athlete’s commercial rise as he has been associated with the brand since childhood. Mbappé also owns the investment company Coalition Capital and acquired a majority stake in the French soccer club Stade Malherbe Caen in 2024.</p>
<p id=”par-9_37″>According to <a href=”https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-soccer/kylian-mbappe-net-worth/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Celebrity Net Worth</a>, Mbappé has an estimated net worth of $250 million. His annual earnings–including salary, bonuses, and endorsements–are estimated to approach $100 million, making him one of the highest-paid athletes in the world. </p>