# Mbappé Rules Out Playing Past 40

> Mbappé says he won’t play into his forties, unlike Ronaldo.
- Title: Mbappé Rules Out Playing Past 40 · SI | Shortify
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: kylian mbappe, cristiano ronaldo, ballon dor, real madrid, world cup, la ligue, champions league, harry kane, lamine yamal, ousmane dembélé, jose mourinho, sports
- Source: SI — https://si.com/soccer/kylian-mbappe-rules-out-following-cristiano-ronaldo-footsteps
- Published: 2026-09-23T16:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kylian mbappe, cristiano ronaldo, ballon dor, real madrid, world cup, la ligue, champions league, harry kane, lamine yamal, ousmane dembélé, jose mourinho, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Kylian Mbappé states he won’t play past age 40 due to French national team obligations.