Kylian Mbappé has once again etched his name into French football history, becoming France’s all-time leading goalscorer. But despite reaching another remarkable milestone, the Real Madrid forward insists that individual achievements have never been his primary motivation.
Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Mbappé expressed pride in his latest accomplishment while emphasizing that his focus remains firmly on collective success with the national team.
“It makes me extremely happy (to become France’s
top all time scorer), I’m glad to have taken another step in my country’s history. It was something I was aiming for, but I want to emphasize that I’m not here to achieve individual records.”
Mbappé was also asked about the criticism that inevitably follows a player of his stature. The France captain made it clear that he refuses to let outside opinions dictate his performances or mindset.
“If I start playing to respond to those who criticize me, I have to play until I’m 80. I go out onto the field to make history for my country and I try to ensure that my team reaches the final and wins the World Cup. The rest will always be part of my persona and my career for as long as it lasts.”
The forward also discussed his growing understanding with Michael Olise, one of France’s most creative attacking talents. Mbappé praised the winger’s vision and football intelligence, highlighting how easy it has been to develop chemistry on the pitch.
“With Michael Olise, it’s super easy because he’s a player who always keeps his head up. With him, you just have to think about offering him a solution, a passing lane, and he sees it. He knew it, and it was really cool.”
