Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé heads to the 2026 World Cup as France captain and Real Madrid's star forward, the best player on the planet's biggest stage, again.

By Alexandre Le Hégarat · datastats · Updated June 15, 2026

Kylian Mbappé is, by almost any measure, the most compelling footballer of his generation. Born on 20 December 1998 in Bondy, a suburb of Paris, he burst onto the world scene as a teenager at AS Monaco before PSG paid a then-record fee to sign him in 2018, the same year he became a World Cup winner with France at just 19.

He spent seven seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, dismantling every scoring record the club had and becoming its all-time top scorer. In 2024, he made the move that footballers dream about: a free transfer to Real Madrid, joining the most decorated club in Champions League history. That move made headlines on every continent.

The 2022 World Cup final cemented his legend even in defeat. He scored a hat-trick against Argentina, including two goals in the final minutes of normal time to force extra time, and still ended up on the losing side as France fell on penalties. It is one of the greatest individual performances in a World Cup final, ever. He finished the tournament as top scorer with eight goals.

Now 27, Mbappé captains France into the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off 11 June 2026. He was confirmed as captain in the squad announcement on 14 May 2026, his third World Cup. France enter as pre-tournament favourites, with an attack featuring Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué and Michael Olise alongside him. The mission is unfinished: he has a winner’s medal from 2018 but the world knows he wants another, and this time as the undisputed leader.

People search for Mbappé constantly, for his salary, his club, his private life, his height, his religion. This page answers all of it, clearly and honestly, sticking only to what is publicly known.

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Since joining Real Madrid in 2024, Mbappé is based in Madrid, Spain. His specific residential address is private and has not been officially disclosed, and rightly so.

Mbappé is French. He was born in Bondy, Île-de-France, and has represented France at every level from youth football to the senior national team, which he now captains.

Mbappé is 27 years old. He was born on 20 December 1998.

Mbappé stands at 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in). It is a perfectly ordinary height for a footballer, but his explosive pace and low centre of gravity make him look built for the game.

Exact figures for his Real Madrid contract have not been officially confirmed by the club or player. Various media outlets have reported figures in the range of €15–25 million net per year, but these are unconfirmed estimates. His transfer to Madrid in 2024 was widely reported to include a significant signing bonus.

No verified weekly wage figure has been officially released. Based on widely-cited (but unconfirmed) annual estimates, some reports suggest a figure in the region of €300,000–€500,000 per week, but treat any specific number floating around the internet as speculation until officially confirmed.

There is no reliably documented record of Mbappé's exact height at age 15. He joined AS Monaco's academy as a teenager and is currently 1.78 m as an adult, typical growth patterns would suggest he was somewhat shorter at 15, but any specific figure would be unverified.

No footballer has a verified $20 billion net worth, that figure is not credibly attributed to any player, including Mbappé. This claim circulates on social media but has no basis in verified financial reporting. Even the wealthiest footballers are typically estimated (unverified) in the hundreds of millions, not tens of billions.

Mbappé keeps his romantic life extremely private and has not publicly confirmed a current relationship. Any names circulating online as his partner are unconfirmed and should be treated as rumour.

No girlfriend has been officially confirmed by Mbappé. He is intensely private about his personal life, and no relationship has been publicly acknowledged by him as of the latest available information.

Mbappé is not publicly known to be married. No marriage has been officially confirmed or widely reported.

Mbappé has publicly identified as a Muslim. He has spoken about faith in interviews and his observance during Ramadan has been noted in the French press.

No verified net worth figure exists for Mbappé. Estimates from financial media vary widely, figures in the range of €100–300 million are commonly cited, reflecting career earnings and commercial deals, but none are officially confirmed. Treat any precise number as an educated guess, not a fact.

His Real Madrid salary has not been officially disclosed. Media estimates place his annual net earnings in the range of €15–25 million, with a reported substantial signing bonus upon his 2024 arrival, but these figures remain unconfirmed by the club or player.

Mbappé is 27 years old, born on 20 December 1998 in Bondy, France.

No. There is no publicly confirmed, widely reported marriage for Kylian Mbappé.

Not confirmed. Mbappé has not publicly acknowledged a relationship, and no partner has been officially confirmed. Rumours exist, but repeating unverified names would be irresponsible.

Not publicly confirmed. Mbappé is famously guarded about his private life, and no relationship has been officially acknowledged by him.

The most recent major news: Mbappé was confirmed as captain of France for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the squad announcement on 14 May 2026, his third World Cup. He made the high-profile move from PSG to Real Madrid in 2024 and has been their marquee signing. He remains one of the most searched athletes on the planet.

Yes, Mbappé is Black. He is of Cameroonian and Algerian heritage through his parents, and has spoken publicly about his African roots. He has also used his platform to address racism in football and French society.