Kylian Mbappé celebrated his 25th birthday this Wednesday evening with a double against Metz and the entry into play of his brother Ethan Mbappé.
On the occasion of his 25th birthday, Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappé scored twice in the victory against Metz (3-1), this Wednesday as part of the 17th day of Ligue 1 But the big surprise of the evening came from his little brother Ethan Mbappé.
The 16-year-old midfielder, who plays with the U19s, made his professional debut with the Parisian first team by coming on at the very end of the match in place of Uruguayan international Manuel Ugarte. The Parisian Titi was welcomed by the public at the Parc des Princes and received praise from his teammates and his coach Luis Enrique.
“I have appreciated the way he trains every day with us for a long time,” said the Spanish technician after the meeting. He plays with the U19s but he is a very interesting player with a lot of qualities and personality. He can play in several positions, in 6, in 8. He knows how to occupy spaces. He can play in the middle, today he could have played on the right. »
Lucho also highlighted the young player’s precociousness. “He could have already played for several weeks. I am sure that he will still play a lot of matches even if he has a prestigious name that carries a lot of weight, he will be up to it. Beyond football, he is a good person. He’s a very young player but he’s ready.”
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Ethan Mbappé himself expressed his joy on social networks. “I’m proud to have been able to make my debut at the Parc des Princes. Thank you to the supporters for this wonderful welcome. HERE IS PARIS,” he wrote on Instagram. A memorable evening for the Mbappé siblings.