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His performance in the 2022 World Cup final, where he scored a hat-trick, is considered one of the best in a final in recent memory.
Comparing the achievements of Kylian Mbappe with those of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at the age of 25 offers a fascinating insight into the careers of these football superstars.
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Kylian Mbappe at 25
Ligue 1 Goals: Mbappe became the first Paris Saint-Germain player to reach 150 Ligue 1 goals.
World Cup Performance: He has already won a World Cup medal, a feat neither Messi nor Ronaldo had achieved at his age. His performance in the 2022 World Cup final, where he scored a hat-trick, is considered one of the best in a final in recent memory.
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International Goals: By 24, Mbappe had scored 42 international goals in 72 games, surpassing the records of Messi and Ronaldo.
Club Achievements: Despite his young age, he has already made a significant impact at Paris Saint-Germain, highlighted by his goal-scoring records.
Lionel Messi at 25
Champions League Success: By age 24, Messi had already won the Champions League multiple times.
Ballon d'Or: He was on track to win his third Ballon d'Or. In the 2011/12 season, Messi scored an incredible 73 goals in all competitions, including 50 in La Liga.
International Goals: Messi had scored 17 international goals by his 24th birthday.
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Cristiano Ronaldo at 25
Club Success: At 24, Ronaldo was a key player for Manchester United, having helped them win the 2008 Champions League and three consecutive Premier League titles.
International Career: Ronaldo scored 21 international goals by age 24. He later achieved international glory with Portugal, winning the 2016 Euros and the inaugural UEFA Nations League.
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Statistics Comparison at 24
Games: Mbappe (322), Messi (286), Ronaldo (290)
Goals: Mbappe (282), Messi (186), Ronaldo (109)
Assists: Mbappe (102), Messi (83), Ronaldo (59)
League Titles: Mbappe (6), Messi (5), Ronaldo (2)
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Champions League Titles: Mbappe (0), Messi (3), Ronaldo (1)
World Cup Titles: Mbappe (1), Messi (0), Ronaldo (0)
Mbappe's record at 25 years old is impressive, particularly in terms of his goal-scoring ability and impact on the international stage. While Messi and Ronaldo had achieved significant success by that age, particularly in club football, Mbappe's World Cup win, and his rapid accumulation of international goals set him apart.
It's important to note that these comparisons are based on different eras and circumstances in each player's career. All three players have had a tremendous impact on the world of football, each in their unique way.
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