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Kylian Mbappé: the case for the GOAT

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    Kylian Mbappé: the case for the GOAT

    Forward · France · Born 20 December 1998, Paris, France · Career 2015–present

    Lightning-fast forward with clinical finishing. Rose at Monaco, became a superstar at Paris Saint-Germain, joined Real Madrid in 2024, and leads France's attack.

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    Why Kylian Mbappé could be the GOAT

    Mbappé already owns the World Cup's goalscoring record before turning 28. He won the tournament at 19, scored a hat-trick in the 2022 final, and became the first man to win two Golden Boots. If greatness is the World Cup, his trajectory is unmatched.

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    Kylian Mbappé is #7 of 30 in the fan ranking, with a 5–2 head-to-head record from 82 Men's football votes. See the full Men's football GOAT ranking

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