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Mbappé Rules Out Playing Past 40
Mbappé says he won’t play into his forties, unlike Ronaldo.
In brief
Mbappé says he won’t play into his forties, unlike Ronaldo. Kylian Mbappé states he won’t play past age 40 due to French national team obligations. Originally reported by SI.
Mbappé Rules Out Longevity
Kylian Mbappé has admitted he doesn’t see himself playing into his forties, unlike his idol Cristiano Ronaldo.
“Kylian Mbappé has admitted he doesn’t see himself playing into his forties, unlike his idol Cristiano Ronaldo.”
Mbappé’s World Cup Record
The 27-year-old is a strong contender for this year’s Ballon d’Or and became the all-time leading goalscorer at the World Cup this summer.
“The 27-year-old is a strong contender for this year’s Ballon d’Or and further cemented his place in the record books of soccer history by becoming the all-time leading goalscorer at the World Cup this summer.”
Mbappé’s 2025-26 Awards
Mbappé case for soccer’s top individual prize is backed by top scorer awards in both La Liga and the Champions League in 2025, 26.
“Mbappé case for soccer’s top individual prize is backed up by top scorer awards in both La Liga and the Champions League in 2025, 26.”
Mbappé’s 15 Goals
His tally of 15 in the Champions League has only ever been bettered by Ronaldo.
“His tally of 15 in the latter has only ever been bettered by Ronaldo.”
Mbappé’s Real Madrid Move
Mbappé is a known admirer of Ronaldo and comparisons between the two have become more frequent since the Frenchman’s move to Real Madrid in 2024.
“Mbappé is a known admirer of Ronaldo and comparisons between the two have only become more frequent since the Frenchman’s move to Real Madrid in 2024.”
Mbappé’s 100 Goal Contributions
Earlier this season, Mbappé hit 100 goal contributions for Los Blancos, becoming the second-fastest player to achieve the feat for the club since, Ronaldo.
“Earlier this season, Mbappé hit 100 goal contributions for Los Blancos, becoming the second-fastest player to achieve the feat for the club since, you guessed it, Ronaldo.”
Mbappé Won’t Play Until 41
Mbappé isn’t counting on playing into his forties. He believes France will never let him play until he’s 41.
“Mbappé isn’t counting on playing into his forties.”
Mbappé’s Ballon d’Or Claim
An eight-time nominee, Mbappé has never ranked higher than third (in 2023) for the Ballon d’Or but believes he can win it.
“An eight-time nominee, Mbappé has never ranked higher than third (in 2023) for the Ballon d’Or.”
Mbappé’s 2025-26 Goals
Mbappé’s goal record in 2025, 26 was superb but lacks a team trophy.
“While Mbappé’s goal record in 2025, 26 was undoubtedly superb, what may count against him in voters’s minds is his lack of a team trophy.”
Ronaldo’s Legacy
Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or five times and is the only player to achieve this feat.
“Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or five times and is the only player to achieve this feat.”
The short version
Kylian Mbappé states he won’t play past age 40 due to French national team obligations.
