Kylian Mbappe has quickly risen from a promising talent to one of the elite players in the world. Since his debut for AS Monaco in 2015, fans and analysts have often compared his dynamic style to that of his idol. Christiano Ronaldo. His high-profile transfer to Real Madrid have further fueled these comparisons with the legendary Portuguese forward. In a recent interview said Mbappé candidly discussed his relationship with the Spanish club’s all-time top scorer.
“Cristiano has always been a role model for me, an example. I’m lucky that I can talk to him. He gives me advice, helps me… He is the number one, the biggest reference at Real Madrid. People still dream of Cristiano even now. He’s the best, but I want to chart my own pathand it will be historic for me and for Real Madrid. I want to do something historic with Real Madrid.” Kylian Mbappe said via Universo Valdano.
Although Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy is quite great, Kylian Mbappe has made an exciting start to life at Real Madrid. His recent performance against Villarreal saw him score his 40th goal in just 42 LaLiga games, reflecting Ronaldo’s iconic impact. Mbappé isn’t just trying to emulate the Portuguese great; he is determined to build a formidable legacy of his own, showing respect as he stakes his claim among the sport’s elite.
Kylian Mbappe’s impressive start to the season in 2025 echoes Cristiano’s advice
In the early stages of his career, Kylian Mbappé shone as a dynamic left winger, known for his speed and skill in open spaces. His time at PSG marked a transformation, as he honed his skills on the right flank and took his performances to the next level. Despite finding the net often, his debut season at Real Madrid was criticized. However, After receiving crucial advice from Cristiano Ronaldo, Mbappe looks set to reach new heights this season.
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé celebrates his team’s second goal.
In an interview with Los Amigos de Edu, Cristiano Ronaldo stated: “The forward position is a bit complicated for Mbappé because he doesn’t know how to play forward… If I were Mbappé, I would play more or less the way Cristiano plays forward… Because I wasn’t an attacker. I’ve gotten used to playing forward.”
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While we don’t know if they had joint practices at the start of the 2025-2026 season, Kylian is reminiscent of that deadly Cristiano as a Real Madrid striker. In just ten games, the French star scored fourteen goals and provided two assistsa stark contrast to his struggles in the first season, where he clashed with Vinicius Jr. as he moved from the left wing to the front. Now his style reflects Ronaldo’s guidelines, a shift that is clearly paying off.
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