“Mbappé equals Ronaldo and makes history with the national team.”

Cristiano Ronaldo, a living legend of football, holds the absolute record for goals in the history of international football, a feat that few can imagine equaling. However, Kylian Mbappé, the young star of French football, seems determined to challenge this supremacy. At just 27 years old, the forward of Real Madrid is one step away from becoming the top scorer in the history of the French national team, surpassing Olivier Giroud and leaving Thierry Henry behind in the historical tables of Les Bleus.

The statistics are impressive. Mbappé has already scored more than 20 goals than Ronaldo had at the same stage of their international careers. While Ronaldo, one of the greatest players of all time, had already won a Ballon d’Or and the Champions League, Mbappé is still in search of those trophies, but his impact on the pitch is undeniable. His international career started with a bang, with a memorable performance at the 2018 World Cup, where, at the age of 19, he helped France secure the title by scoring a goal in the final against Croatia.

It is fascinating to observe how Mbappé’s trajectory unfolds. He is achieving numbers that surpass many of the greats who came before him. With the possibility of competing in three more World Cups, the Frenchman could continue to enhance his legacy and, who knows, one day surpass Ronaldo himself. Notably, while Ronaldo prepares for his sixth World Cup, he is still seeking a goal in the knockout matches of this tournament, a mark that Mbappé has already exceeded with four goals scored in finals, including a hat-trick in the recent World Cup in Qatar, where France was eliminated by Argentina.

Mbappé, with a promising future ahead of him, may not only match the achievements of his idol but also set a new standard of excellence in international football. With numbers that speak for themselves, the young French forward not only stands out among the best but also establishes a new paradigm in the comparison between generations in football. The world of sports eagerly watches the unfolding of this rivalry that promises to be one of the most exciting in history.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.