Kylian Mbappe Getty Images January 25, 2026, 09:27

The 27-year-old captain of the French national team continues to rewrite football history. After scoring his next goal, Mbappe brought the number of career goals to 416. This figure allowed him to overtake the two-time world champion Ronaldo Nazario, who has 414 goals scored in official matches.

The age at which Kilian reached these heights attracts special attention of experts. Comparisons with the two main football hegemons of the 21st century — Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo — demonstrate that the Frenchman is moving ahead of their timetables.

At the time of his 27th birthday, the legend’s statistics were as follows: Kylian Mbappe: 416 goals; Lionel Messi: 394 goals; Cristiano Ronaldo: 272 goals. It is worth noting that a significant jump in Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance occurred after 27 years, but Mbappe’s current pace gives reason to predict a fight for the title of the best scorer in the history of football.

Since moving to Real Madrid, Mbappe has shown impressive consistency and adaptability. The current season is more than successful for the striker — he has already scored 39 goals. The general statistics of the Frenchman as part of the team confirms his status as the leader of the team: in 87 matches played, Kilian was distinguished by 88 productive actions (goals + assists).

Kilian’s double against Villarreal helped Real Madrid confidently win (2:0) and climb to the top of the standings