Kylian Mbappe stole the show again! He netted his 50th international goal for France in the Nations League third-placed play-off against Germany. The exhibition match in Stuttgart finished with a 2-0 win to France. This victory provided the squad with the perfect tonic following a semi-final defeat to Spain just days earlier, in which a simply remarkable nine goals were netted.
At under 26 years of age, Mbappe has become one of the game’s greats. He scored 50 goals before even playing 100 times for his country! Incredible as it may sound, for all his wizardry on the pitch, this astonishing achievement puts him one goal deep of Thierry Henry. Henry is today’s France’s second all-time leading goalscorer. Furthermore, he is now just seven goals away from overtaking Olivier Giroud, who is currently France’s all-time leading scorer.
A Stellar Performance
In the tournament-opening match against Germany, Mbappe equalized right before half-time. The decisive early touchdown His first half touchdown put France on top and established the defensive landscape for the match. His performance was a testament to his importance to the national team. He helped France’s second replacement Michael Olise late in the game, ensuring victory for France, 2-1.
From the start of 2021 until the spring of 2023, Mbappe found a remarkable 30 goals for the national team. His scoring output has bounced around dramatically. Last year, he finished with only two goals, and he’s scored just two more this entire year. Still, that’s not to discount his impact — or his legacy, especially if you consider his four goals in World Cup finals.
The Road Ahead
Kylian Mbappe once again proving that he is moving up quickly in France’s all-time scoring leaders. With every new goal, he aims at shattering numerous additional records. He’s already hit the 50 goal mark. At this rate, he’s on the verge of eclipsing some of the most iconic names in French football lore. The anticipation surrounding his next performances will only heighten as fans and analysts alike speculate on his potential to become the all-time leading scorer.
The recent win in Stuttgart lifted the spirits of the French team. It displayed their resilience, particularly after having faced discouragement only days earlier. Their victory over Germany in last Wednesday’s quarter final further emphasises their strength to regather and deliver when the pressure is on.
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