According to reports, Mbappé’s numbers speak for themselves. Despite all the controversies and criticisms, he has continued to perform. Mbappé has scored 36 goals and is on the verge of making history. This achievement comes despite facing waves of criticism and endless debates. But the numbers don’t lie: Even if his first season at Real Madrid doesn’t seem spectacular, it has been extraordinary.

Mbappé is just one goal away from becoming the top scorer of the season and also one goal short of setting the best debut season record for a Real Madrid player. Statistically, he has already surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo and is close to overtaking other legends.

Strong Comeback: Mbappé’s Stellar Season End

After a painful injury against Arsenal, Mbappé returned with a bang: one goal against Barcelona and two against Celta Vigo. Had he not missed a simple chance in stoppage time, it could have been a hat-trick. These three goals helped him surpass Cristiano Ronaldo and move closer to the top.

Mbappé Above Cristiano Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo scored 33 goals in his first season at Real Madrid, missing 13 games (10 due to injury, 3 due to suspension). In contrast, Mbappé has missed only six matches (just one due to suspension). Ronaldo scored every 88 minutes in the 2009-10 season, while Mbappé has scored every 118 minutes this season.

An Interesting Fact About Mbappé

Mbappé has scored 36 goals this season, but none of them were headers! He has netted 24 in La Liga, 7 in the UEFA Champions League, 2 in the Copa del Rey, 1 in the UEFA Super Cup, 1 in the Club World Cup, and 1 in the Spanish Super Cup. Of these, 30 were with his right foot and 6 with his left. Some were from open play, some from long range, and others from set pieces—but none with his head.

Chasing Zamorano…

However, his performance has put him on the brink of a historic record. Mbappé is just one goal behind Iván Zamorano’s record of 37 goals in his debut season with Real Madrid (1992-93, 45 games). He has already surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s 33 goals (35 games), Ruud van Nistelrooy’s 33 goals (47 games), Ronaldo Nazário’s 30 goals (44 games), and Hugo Sánchez’s 29 goals (49 games).

On the Verge of the Golden Boot

Now, his next target is the top scorer title, and Mbappé is well within reach. Robert Lewandowski’s recent injury has halted his scoring momentum, leaving him at 25 goals—just one ahead of Mbappé. With only three weeks left in La Liga, the race for the Golden Boot has turned into a sprint—one that could be decided by a single goal.

Ladies and gentlemen, these are the stats of Kylian Mbappé—a player who must shine in big moments, who must score with his head. But for now, these are the facts, and the facts… speak for themselves.

Source: AS