Ligue 1: Where Does Mbappé Stand in History?
Kylian Mbappé is leaving PSG at the end of the season, as he confirmed through his social media channels.
The world of French football mourns tonight as one of the most emblematic and historic players to have ever graced Ligue 1 bids farewell, a player who made many scream with excitement or frustration with his numerous goals, assists, or simply dazzling plays. Kylian Mbappé is leaving PSG and Ligue 1 as a legend.
With his first stint in French football set to conclude this summer, Kylian Mbappé ranks as the sixth-highest scorer in Ligue 1 with 190 goals in 245 matches and nine seasons, behind the likes of Roger Piantoni (203g/393p/15t), Thadée Cisowski (206g/286p/12t), Hervé Revelli (216g/389p/13t), Bernard Lacombe (255g/497p/18t), and the Argentine Delio Onnis (299g/449p/14t).
Moreover, regarding the historical record with PSG, Kylian Mbappé has been the team's top scorer since March 4, 2023, as he scored his 201st goal for the team during the 4-2 rout against Nantes in Matchday 26 of Ligue 1, surpassing Uruguayan Edinson Cavani in that regard. Currently, Mbappé has netted 255 goals for the team in all competitions.
Mbappé and PSG have a story worthy of framing, a tale that will never be erased from the minds of football fans as it's here, in France, where one of the greatest players in the history of this sport was born.