Kylian Mbappe: The Definitive Biography Of The World Cup Star

Arguably the finest Paris born-and-bred journalist on the finest Paris born-and-bred footballer James HorncastleThe story of Mbappé deserved to be told by someone with a sharp mind and pen, who understands Kylian and his background. Julien ticks all the boxes Guillem BalagueThe authoritative read on one of footballs biggest stars Sam WallaceAn illuminating read about one of the twenty-first centurys main characters Joey DUrso______________________________Only the second teenager to have scored a goal in a World Cup Final! Welcome to the club - its great to have some company! PeléThis was the praise lauded upon Kylian Mbappé who, at just 19 years of age, led France to triumph at the 2018 World Cup. As golden confetti rained down, millions across the globe watched as the young man kissed the iconic trophy; the heir to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the best footballer in the world had announced himself. It was his crowning moment.In Kylian Mbappé: The Definitive Biography, Julien Laurens, the worlds leading French football journalist, paints a vivid portrait of Mbappés meteoric rise to global stardom. After a decade covering Kylians career, Julien has had unprecedented access to the players friends, coaches and teammates past and present. Exploring Mbappés humble upbringing in the suburbs of Paris and schooling at the famed Clairefontaine academy, his peerless rise with AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as his dream move to Real Madrid where his career has reached new heights, this extensive biography crafts an intimate account of Kylians life.Julien takes us into the inner workings of Mbappés psyche, as we witness how becoming a world superstar at just 19 affected the young Parisian. From the complex relationship he had with his boyhood club and its hierarchy to valiantly losing against Lionel Messis Argentina in the 2022 World Cup Final, and becoming the new face of Real Madrids galácticos, Julien shows us how the Mbappé that stars for club and country today is unrecognisable from the one who won the World Cup with France in 2018.