Kylian Mbappé continues to cement his legacy at Real Madrid. On Saturday night, the French forward scored his 16th La Liga goal against Atlético Madrid, securing a crucial draw for Los Blancos and helping them maintain their spot at the top of the table. This goal marks a historic milestone in his career.
The Youngest Player to Reach 500 Goal Contributions
With this latest strike, Mbappé has now been involved in 500 goals (313 goals and 187 assists) throughout his career, making him the youngest player in history to reach this mark at just 26 years old. He surpasses legends such as Neymar (492 contributions at the same age), Lionel Messi (484), and Cristiano Ronaldo (302).
A Future Record-Breaker in the Making?
Already being compared to the greatest players in football history, Mbappé is on track to challenge some of the sport’s biggest records, including those held by Cristiano Ronaldo, the all-time top scorer in football history. With the increasing number of matches and competitions, the French captain is well-positioned to rewrite football history in the years to come.