Kylian Mbappe is one of the hottest names going around in soccer right now. The forward is seen as an heir to Pele’s legacy as he has already achieved similar achievements to the Brazilian legend.
He became only the second teenager to score in a World Cup final after Pele himself. Mbappe made another record in Qatar after he became the second player to score a hat trick in a World Cup final.
The French international rose to fame with a breathtaking season with AS Monaco. While he was only in his teenage years, he caught the world’s attention with his blockbuster performances.
One day the whole world will understand why Pele Loved Kylian Mbappe More Than any other player in The world! Mbappe resemble Pele ⚡🫡🔥 pic.twitter.com/xiWZDFhi15
— Teacher Eddie 💙🇷🇼 (@MwarimuUshoboy) March 27, 2023
The world knows him for his lightning pace and quick feet but there is another side to his story that nobody knows. Mbappe is one of those stars of soccer who started from humble beginnings before reaching stardom.
Kylian was born on December 20, 1998, to a Cameroonian father and an Algerian mother. His father was a soccer coach who inculcated the love of the game in his son.
Rare images of Kylian Mbappe as a kid
Mbappe has admitted his affection for Cristiano Ronaldo many times. The Portuguese was his idol and today we bring to you a couple of rare images of Mbappe’s childhood featuring Cristiano.
The PSG forward also admired legendary French striker Thierry Henry. Henry was a cult figure in France during his playing days with Arsenal and FC Barcelona. It is only natural that Mbappe idolized his compatriot during his childhood years.
Mbappe was also reported to be an AC Milan fan during his childhood days. He confirmed the rumor recently as he talked about moving to AC Milan in the future. The superstar would want to play in Milan at some point in his career if the club could afford him.
Mbappe was introduced to soccer at a very young age by his father. Recognizing his talent, his father encouraged him to continue and he signed for AS Bondy when he was 6 years old. He moved on to Monaco after a decade where he made his senior debut.
Kylian Mbappe’s childhood was ravaged by violence
Even though Mbappe is one of the glittering stars in the sporting world today, his journey wasn’t easy. The 24-year-old had to go through various obstacles to reach the heights he is at today.
Kylian Mbappé has made a surprise visit to his childhood club, AS Bondy. 💝💚
What a touch! pic.twitter.com/NfsRifvG5r
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) November 17, 2021
Mbappe was born in Bondy, in the suburbs of Paris, in a very poor neighborhood. The place is known for its violence and riots as it is known as the breeding ground of crime in Paris. The town was at the center of the 2005 riots which resulted in massive damage to public property.
Having witnessed all of this at such a young age, it is a miracle that Mbappe still continued to pursue his dream. He is currently one of the highest-paid players in soccer after he renewed his contract with PSG.
But the story could have been hugely different had Mbappe walked towards the dark path. The soccer world would have been robbed off from a potential great had he been caught up in the violence. Mbappe will surely become one of the greats of the game in the coming years as he looks to emulate his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo.