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- Mbappe’s brace against Barcelona in the quarter-finals moved him from 46 to 48 goals in the Champions League, placing him in the top 10 of all-time scorers. This feat was accomplished in fewer games than Shevchenko and Ibrahimovic, who needed 100 and 124 games respectively to reach 48 goals.
- Mbappe is now level with Shevchenko and Ibrahimovic, two of the most iconic players in AC Milan’s history, in terms of goals scored in the Champions League.
- With Alfredo Di Stefano (49 goals) and Thierry Henry (50 goals) ahead of him, Mbappe has the opportunity to surpass these players and continue his ascent up the all-time scorers list.
– Kylian Mbappe, the talented French forward, has left a notable mark on the Champions League by entering the top 10 list of all-time leading goal scorers after scoring twice at Camp Nou. This accomplishment elevated his total goals to 48, surpassing Eusebio and Filippo Inzaghi, and equalling the records of renowned players such as Andriy Shevchenko and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Shevchenko, known for his time at Dynamo Kiev, Milan, and Chelsea, required 100 goals to achieve this milestone, whereas Ibrahimovic, who has played for clubs like Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, PSG, and Manchester United, scored 124 goals in the tournament. Remarkably, Mbappe, at just 25 years old, managed to achieve this feat in only 71 games, positioning himself among the top 10 goal scorers of all time, trailing just behind Alfredo Di Stefano and Thierry Henry.
Mbappe’s scoring prowess is evident through his impressive record of 42 goals in 62 matches for PSG and six goals in nine matches for Monaco. With Real Madrid icon Alfredo Di Stefano and Arsenal’s legendary striker Thierry Henry closely ahead at 49 and 50 goals respectively, Mbappe has the potential to climb even higher in the rankings. Should Mbappe make a move to Real Madrid, his future prospects in the Champions League could see him challenging the elite ranks of top goal scorers.
At present, Cristiano Ronaldo holds the prestigious title for the highest number of Champions League goals, boasting an impressive 140 goals in 183 appearances. Another standout figure is Lionel Messi, Mbappe’s former teammate at PSG, who stands as the only other player to have surpassed 100 Champions League goals, with 129 goals across 163 appearances. Leading the pack of current active goal scorers is Robert Lewandowski, with an impressive tally of 94 goals from 120 appearances.
Mbappe’s impact on the Champions League is not just limited to his scoring record. He has been directly involved in 42 goals in 43 games, with 27 goals and 15 assists. Since the start of the 2017-18 season, he has more Champions League assists than any other player. He has also set records such as being the first player to score a total of five away goals in the Champions League last 16 and quarter-finals in the same season, and the youngest player to reach 25 Champions League goals, breaking Lionel Messi’s record.
Mbappe’s journey in the Champions League has been marked by incredible statistics and records. He has scored in both legs of a Champions League quarter-final, becoming the youngest player in history to do so. He also became the youngest player in history to score in a Champions League semi-final after scoring against Juventus in 2017. Mbappe is Monaco’s and PSG’s youngest ever goalscorer in the Champions League and the first teenager in history to score a Champions League goal for two different clubs. He reached 10 Champions League goals at the age of 18 years and 350 days, and scored 13 Champions League goals before turning 20, making him the highest-scoring teenager in Champions League history.
Mbappe’s achievements in the Champions League are a testament to his talent and impact on the game. His future in the competition looks bright, with the potential to further his record and challenge the top of the all-time scorers list.
