Mbappe Wins Fifth Player of the Month Title in League 1, Equaling Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Record
In the world of French football, the race for the "Player of the Month" award in Ligue 1 has been a thrilling contest between two Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) stars – Kylian Mbappé and Neymar.
In January 2020, it was Neymar who claimed the title, as the National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) presented him with the coveted award. This marked the last time a PSG player won the award in Ligue 1, before Mbappé's triumph in February 2021.
Contrary to some speculation, the January 2020 award was not a tie between Mbappé and Zlatan Ibrahimović, nor was it shared between Mbappé and Neymar. The record for the most "Player of the Month" awards in Ligue 1, currently held by Mbappé and Ibrahimović with five trophies each, was not set in January 2020.
Mbappé's February 2021 victory was his fifth "Player of the Month" award in Ligue 1, not his first. Neymar's January 2020 win was not his fifth either.
It's worth noting that Wissam Ben Yedder and Memphis Depay were not runners-up for the January 2020 award, and Depay was also a runner-up in February. Ben Yedder, however, was a runner-up in February as well.
As the seasons progress, the competition between Mbappé and Neymar for the "Player of the Month" award in Ligue 1 continues to captivate fans, with both players demonstrating their exceptional skills and dedication to the sport.
