Kylian Mbappé is the 27-year-old captain of France and the No. 10 of Real Madrid, and in the summer of 2026 he became the highest goalscorer in World Cup history. On 12 November 2026, though, he will watch France’s Nations League game against Italy from the sidelines: coach Zinedine Zidane has ruled him out with hamstring discomfort, saying the team will take “zero risk” with their captain.
Mbappé’s career has been a sequence of records set absurdly young: a World Cup winner at 19, a hat-trick in a World Cup final at 23, and the all-time top scorer at the World Cup by 27, with 22 goals. He finished runner-up for the 2026 Ballon d’Or behind Harry Kane, by just 28 points. This biography covers his age, height, career, girlfriend, salary and net worth.
| Full Name | Kylian Mbappé Lottin |
| Date of Birth | 20 December 1998 |
| Age | 27 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) |
| Birthplace | Paris, France (raised in Bondy) |
| Occupation | Professional footballer (forward) |
| Current Club | Real Madrid (No. 10, since 2024) |
| Known For | 2018 World Cup winner; all-time World Cup top scorer (22 goals); France captain |
| Partner | Unmarried — no publicly confirmed partner |
| Net Worth 2026 | Estimated $180–250 million (media estimates) — see Net Worth section below |
Early Life
Kylian Mbappé Lottin was born on 20 December 1998 in Paris, France, and raised in Bondy, a suburb north-east of the capital. His father Wilfried, who was born in Cameroon, coached youth football and later became his agent; his mother Fayza, born in Algeria, played handball at a high level. His younger brother Ethan also became a professional footballer.
Mbappé joined the French national football academy at Clairefontaine as a teenager and was courted by Europe’s biggest clubs before choosing AS Monaco. He made his senior debut in December 2015, aged 16, and in 2016-17 he helped Monaco win Ligue 1 and reach the Champions League semi-finals, scoring 26 goals in all competitions.
Paris Saint-Germain and the World Cups
In August 2017 Mbappé joined Paris Saint-Germain, initially on loan, in a deal that became permanent for a reported €180 million. At PSG he won six Ligue 1 titles and became the club’s all-time leading scorer with 256 goals, passing Edinson Cavani. He won the Ligue 1 top scorer award six times and was named the league’s player of the year five times. Alongside Neymar and then Lionel Messi, he formed one of the most famous attacks in club football, although the Champions League title never arrived.
At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, aged 19, he scored four goals, including one in the 4-2 final win over Croatia, becoming only the second teenager after Pelé to score in a World Cup final and win the tournament. He was named the tournament’s Best Young Player. Four years later in Qatar he scored a hat-trick in the final against Argentina, only the second player ever to do so after Geoff Hurst in 1966, and won the Golden Boot with eight goals, although France lost on penalties after a 3-3 draw.
Real Madrid and the 2026 World Cup
In June 2024, after years of speculation, Mbappé joined Real Madrid on a free transfer, signing a five-year contract. Reports put his gross salary at about €31.25 million a year, with a signing bonus of more than €100 million spread across the deal and around 80 percent of his image rights retained. He took the No. 10 shirt in 2025 and was the top scorer in La Liga in 2025 and again in 2026, scoring 42 goals in all competitions in the 2025-26 season. He followed a path well worn by great forwards at the Bernabéu, not least Cristiano Ronaldo, the club’s all-time top scorer, and his teammates now include England midfielder Jude Bellingham.
The summer of 2026 made him a record-breaker. At the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, Mbappé scored 10 goals to win his second Golden Boot, as France finished third. His goals took him past Lionel Messi and Miroslav Klose as the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, with 22, and made him the first player to win the Golden Boot at two World Cups. In October 2026 he finished runner-up for the Ballon d’Or, behind England captain Harry Kane by just 28 points, according to BBC Sport.
Missing the Italy Game
Mbappé returned to the France squad for the November 2026 international break after missing the previous three matches with injury, but he will not play against Italy. He sat out training on Wednesday 11 November, and coach Zinedine Zidane confirmed that the captain had felt pain in his hamstring. “Kylian will be out tomorrow. He felt a little pain and we’re going to take zero risk,” Zidane said, adding that he hoped Mbappé could be fit for the match against Turkiye in Bordeaux on Sunday 15 November. Several outlets described the problem as minor discomfort rather than a confirmed injury.
The absence continues a frustrating autumn for Mbappé with France. He scored the winning goal in Zidane’s first match as coach, a 1-0 Nations League win in Turkiye in September, but left the pitch shortly afterwards with pain in his left knee and missed the next three games. France are top of Nations League Group A1 with 10 points from four matches, but Zidane is already without Marcus Thuram, Ousmane Dembélé, Aurélien Tchouaméni, William Saliba, Jules Koundé, Maxence Lacroix and Manu Koné.
Personal Life
Mbappé is unmarried and has never publicly introduced a partner. Rumours have linked him with several public figures over the years, including former Miss France Alicia Aylies and the model Inès Rau, and in 2026 fresh reports linked him with Spanish actress Ester Expósito after the pair were reportedly seen together. Neither Mbappé nor Expósito has confirmed a relationship, and much of the discussion remains speculation.
Away from football he runs the Inspired by KM association, which supports children from disadvantaged backgrounds, and after the 2018 World Cup he donated his tournament earnings to charity. He is reported to be Christian, although he rarely speaks publicly about his faith.
Kylian Mbappe Net Worth 2026
Kylian Mbappé’s net worth has not been officially disclosed, and published estimates range from about $180 million to $250 million. Resident put the figure at $180-215 million in April 2026, while Celebrity Net Worth put it at $250 million later in the year. Forbes reported his 2026 earnings at roughly $95-100 million, about $70 million of it from football and $25-30 million from endorsements and business.
His Real Madrid contract, signed in June 2024, pays a reported gross salary of about €31.25 million a year, according to Capology, plus a signing bonus estimated at more than €100 million and a large share of his image rights. His endorsement portfolio has included Nike, Hublot, Dior and Oakley, and Forbes reported in 2026 that he had ended his Nike partnership and signed with the Swiss sportswear company On, taking an equity stake.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kylian Mbappe?
Kylian Mbappe is 27 years old. He was born on 20 December 1998 in Paris, France, and turns 28 in December 2026.
How tall is Kylian Mbappe?
Kylian Mbappe is 5 feet 10 inches tall (178 cm) and is listed at about 75 kg (165 lb). He plays as a forward for Real Madrid, where he wears the No. 10 shirt, and captains the France national team.
Why is Kylian Mbappe not playing against Italy?
Mbappe will miss France’s Nations League match against Italy on 12 November 2026 because of hamstring discomfort. Coach Zinedine Zidane confirmed the captain felt a little pain and said the team would take “zero risk”. Zidane hopes he can play against Turkiye in Bordeaux on Sunday 15 November.
What is Kylian Mbappe’s net worth in 2026?
His net worth has not been officially disclosed. Published estimates range from about $180 million to $250 million. Forbes reported his 2026 earnings at roughly $95-100 million, including a Real Madrid salary of about €31.25 million a year.
Is Kylian Mbappe married? Who is his girlfriend?
Mbappe is not married and has no publicly confirmed partner. Rumours in 2026 linked him with Spanish actress Ester Expósito, but neither of them has confirmed a relationship. He keeps his private life closely guarded.
How much does Kylian Mbappe earn at Real Madrid?
Mbappe earns a reported gross salary of about €31.25 million a year at Real Madrid, according to Capology, under a five-year contract signed in June 2024. The deal also included a signing bonus estimated at more than €100 million, paid in instalments, and he retained around 80 percent of his image rights.
