Kylian Mbappe from his early days on the field to becoming a superstar

Kylian Mbappé Lottin was born on December 20, 1998. He plays as a striker for Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team. Considered one of the best players in the world, Mbappe is famous for his dribbling ability, lightning speed and outstanding finishing ability.

Although football was Mbappe’s childhood passion, before he devoted all his attention to football, his family let him learn to play the flute at a local conservatory from age 6 to 11.

Before focusing entirely on football, young Mbappe’s passion was music

Mbappe used to participate in choir performances at the park of Bondy town hall.

Influence from family

Off the field, an enthusiastic striker, Mbappe is considered by everyone to be a person of great character.

Family has influence on Mbappe’s football career

Kylian Mbappe grew up in a house across from a sports field in Bondy, a poor suburb a bus and train ride from Paris.

His mother, Fayza Lamari, has ambitions for her son to study at HEC – France’s elite business school, but also wholeheartedly supports her son’s career in football.

Later, she told Mbappe: “If you want to be a great football player, first be a great person.”

Mbappe’s father and uncle are football coaches. The father, Wilfried Mbappe, is very “private” in the media. However, because he is his son’s guardian, he is forced to appear at matches.

“I told my son not to think only about money,” Wilfred said in an interview.

Mbappe is not too concerned about money nor is he “swayed” by fame. That’s thanks to the family’s humanistic education.

Responsibilities of celebrities

A naturally gifted player, he also learned from his father and uncle how to think like a coach on the field.

Mbappe officially debuted at the age of 16. His career started to go up: signed a 145 million euro contract with Paris Saint-Germain, shined at the 2018 World Cup and together with his teammates is facing the opportunity to win the biggest football tournament in the world for the second time in a row. pure.

His mother plans to establish a “Kylian Mbappe private school” in her hometown to encourage children like hers to pursue their dreams.

Mbappe also boycotted advertising campaigns of sponsors of the French football federation that he did not approve of, including fast food chain KFC, carbonated soft drinks Coca-Cola and gambling company BetClic.