• Faith: Christian
• Career: Athlete
• Birthday:  December 20, 1998

Kylian Sanmi Mbappé Lottin was born on December 20, 1998, in Paris, France. He is the middle child of Wilfrid Mbappé and Fayza Lamari. Kylian has an older adopted brother, Jirès Kembo Ekoko, who played professional soccer for Stade Rennais and Al Nasr. His younger brother, Ethan Mbappé, has played for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and now competes with Lille.

The fact that Kylian and his brothers, Ethan Mbappé and older adopted brother Jirès Kembo Ekoko, have all excelled as professional soccer players should come as no surprise. Their father, Wilfrid, spent over two decades coaching and developing youth talent at AS Bondy, using that deep experience to train Kylian throughout his childhood personally. While Wilfrid continues to serve as a vital football advisor for his sons, the business and contract negotiations for the Mbappé family are famously spearheaded by Kylian's mother, Fayza Lamari, through their family sports agency.

Interestingly, Kylian didn't just inherit his athleticism from Wilfrid. His mother, Fayza, played professional handball for AS Bondy and the French national team. In addition to her experience as a pro athlete, Fayza is also highly respected in the business industry. She owns Fayza Lamari Agency and serves as the chairwoman for Interconnected Investment Holding.

Along with inheriting his parents' elite athleticism, Kylian also embraces a rich multicultural heritage. His father, Wilfrid, was born in Cameroon but moved to France with his parents as an infant, growing up to become a staple of the Parisian youth sports community. It was through these local athletic circles that he met Kylian's mother, Fayza Lamari. Born and raised in the Paris suburb of Bondy, Fayza was a talented Division 1 handball player who proudly retains her Algerian Kabyle roots. Together, they established a deeply driven sporting household in the northern suburbs that laid the perfect foundation for their children's future success.

While Kylian's mom has Algerian roots, soccer fans know him as a French superstar. His journey to stardom began when he started playing soccer with AS Bondy at the age of six. After playing well for his father's club, Kylian spent two years with the elite French academy INF Clairefontaine. From there, Kylian joined AS Monaco's youth team as a teenager.

Monaco also played a pivotal role in Kylian's development, as he made his professional debut with the club at 16. His appearance in a match against SM Caen on December 2, 2015, made him the youngest player to compete for the club at that time. He also holds the honor of being Monaco's youngest goal scorer, accomplishing the feat on February 20, 2016, in a win against Troyes. The next season, Kylian helped the club win a French League title.

From there, Kylian would go on to play for two highly regarded soccer clubs, PSG and Real Madrid. He also plays for the French National Team. From his childhood start at AS Bondy to his current roles with Real Madrid and France, Kylian has earned a reputation as one of the best soccer players ever to play the sport. He's held in such regard for the accomplishments he's achieved during his career. His accolades include winning 7 French League championships, 5 French Super Cups, 4 French Cups, and 1 Golden Boy trophy.

Internationally, Kylian won the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France at just 19. At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he became the youngest player to appear in two finals and claimed the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer with an astonishing eight goals, though France ultimately fell to Argentina in a historic final. France kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in dominant fashion with a 3-1 victory over Senegal. During the win, Kylian delivered a spectacular second-half brace to become France's all-time leading international goal scorer, while simultaneously bringing his career World Cup tally to 14 goals—placing him tied for fourth on the all-time tournament scoring list as France launches its bid for a third consecutive final appearance.

Mbappé's statistical dominance on the pitch is staggering. At the international level, he has amassed an incredible 58 goals and 34 assists in just 99 caps for the French national team. His efficiency is mirrored at the club level across his tenures with Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid, where he has racked up 366 goals and 115 assists in 466 career club appearances—cementing his status as one of the most clinical and prolific attacking forces in modern football history.

Kylian Mbappé's Religious Beliefs

Kylian knows all the blessings he has come from the Lord and is thankful for his success. While he identifies as a Christian, he takes a private approach to religion. He's not vocal about his faith, nor does he choose to make gestures or celebrate in ways common among Christian athletes.

The reason is Kylian's belief that an individual's religious views are personal and should be respected. His stance probably comes from being raised in a multi-faith household. His father, Wilfrid, embraces Christianity, while his mother, Fayza, is a devout Muslim.

Consequently, Kylian focuses on living a quiet life, working hard, and minding his business to earn outsiders' respect (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, NIV). Doing so allows his light to shine so others can see his good deeds and glorify the Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16, NIV).