Kylian Mbappé has etched his name into Real Madrid history by becoming only the second player in the 21st century to finish as LaLiga’s top scorer in his debut season, joining Dutch legend Ruud van Nistelrooy in an elite club of goal scorers at the Bernabéu.
Born to a Cameroonian father and an Algerian mother, the French forward carries a proud African heritage.
Mbappé, who joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, netted an impressive 31 goals in 34 league appearances.
His scoring prowess allowed him to outpace Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski in the race for the Pichichi Trophy, marking a sensational start to life in Spanish football.
The 26-year-old capped off the season in style by scoring both goals in a 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad, helping Carlo Ancelotti’s men finish the campaign on a high.
His performance in that final fixture not only secured three points for Los Blancos but also cemented his place among the club’s great debutants.
By reaching this milestone, Mbappé matched the record set by Van Nistelrooy, who scored 25 goals during the 2006/07 season after his move from Manchester United.
That record had stood unchallenged for nearly two decades, underscoring the magnitude of Mbappé’s achievement.
His remarkable debut season is expected to be the foundation for even greater accomplishments as he continues to settle into life in Madrid.
