A recently released documentary chronicles the football upbringing of Kylian Mbappe, featuring insights from childhood friends, fellow players, including France manager Didier Deschamps, and others.
Since making his breakthrough with Monaco at 16, Mbappe has often been compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, with former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger likening him to Pele upon first seeing him play.
Now 25, Mbappe has already participated in two World Cup finals and was named the best young player in the 2018 tournament, becoming only the second teenager to score in a World Cup final, following Pele in 1958.
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In a memorable 2022 match against Argentina, Mbappe’s hat-trick performance led France to penalties despite a narrow loss.
On the club front, the Paris St-Germain star has amassed an impressive trophy haul, including seven Ligue 1 titles, three French Cups, and two French League Cups. He departs PSG this summer as their all-time leading scorer with 256 goals in 306 games.
A new BBC documentary delves into Mbappe’s journey from a disadvantaged Paris suburb to sporting stardom, featuring anecdotes from his youth football days and insights into his leadership qualities from figures like Bernardo Silva and Didier Deschamps.