Kylian Mbappe Closes In on France Scoring Record
Kylian Mbappe, the 24-year-old French striker, is making waves in international football. He's just six goals shy of breaking Olivier Giroud's record as France's top scorer, a feat Giroud achieved in his final match last year. Mbappe, who won the World Cup at 19, is on track to surpass this milestone and even equal Thierry Henry's record.
Mbappe, who scored a hat trick in the 2022 World Cup final, is now at 51 goals for France. He equalled Thierry Henry's tally at the age of 26, a remarkable achievement considering Henry retired with 51 goals at 33. Mbappe's impressive run includes a solo goal against Ukraine in the 82nd minute, bringing him closer to the record.
In the same match, Michael Olise from Bayern Munich opened the scoring after just 10 minutes. Hugo Ekitike made his debut for France, replacing Ousmane Dembele who was injured during the game. Mbappe, who acknowledged his remarkable achievements, remains focused on winning games and titles. He expressed his desire to surpass Henry's record and holds the former striker in high regard.
Kylian Mbappe is six goals away from breaking Olivier Giroud's record as France's top scorer. If he scores all his remaining six goals, he would equal Giroud's record of 57 goals. Mbappe, who won the World Cup at 19, is on course to surpass Thierry Henry's record of 51 goals. His impressive performances have put him in the history books of French football.
