As a football specialist and enthusiast, it’s always fascinating to see how players like Kylian Mbappé are constantly evolving and reflecting on their roles in the game. With 300 career goals at the age of 24, Mbappé is on track to join the ranks of the greatest goal scorers in history, akin to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who have both surpassed 800 goals.
Having expressed admiration for Ronaldo in his youth, Mbappé now also recognizes Messi as a source of inspiration, particularly for his ability to adapt his game. In Mbappé’s own words, “Football dictates its time, its tempo. If you don’t change, football moves on and forgets about you. Even the greatest players had to change things.”
He goes on to point out Messi’s transformation from his days at Barcelona to his time at Paris Saint-Germain, highlighting how it allowed him to achieve success at both the collective and individual level. It’s an interesting insight into the mindset of a player who is not only focused on personal success but also on the evolution of the game itself.
