Mbappe Breaks Messi’s Champions League Record

Paris Saint GermainplayerKylian Mbappe has brokenLionel Messi’s record to become the youngest player in theChampions Leagueto score 15 goals.

Lionel Messihad previously beatenReal Madrid legend,Raul’s mark of 22years and 163 days to hold the record but now Mbappe’s hat-trick inPSG’s 5-0 thrashing ofClub Brugge has made him claim the title at 20years and 306 days.

The hat-trick also makes Mbappe the first substitute player in theChampions League to score thrice sinceJoseba Llorente did the same in October 2008 forVillareal.

Kylian Mbappe Lottin was born on December 20, 1998, and is a French professional player considered one of the best in the world. He is notable for his speed, dribbling, and finishing.

He made his senior debut forFrance in 2017 at the age of 18 and at theFIFA World Cup, became the youngest French player to score at a World Cup, and the second teenage player afterPele to score in a World Cup Final.