Former star of the French football and OM, Jean-Pierre Papin co-holds the record for top scorer titles in the first division. A record that Kylian Mbappé will break this season.
Arriving at Olympique de Marseille in 1986, Jean-Pierre Papin became an icon of the Marseille club over the six seasons spent there. “Serial scorer” capable of gestures from elsewhere, the French international striker has distinguished himself on many occasions. Among the performances he achieved during his time at OM, “JPP” notably finished top scorer in the first division five times. Better still, he achieved this five seasons in a row, from 1998 to 1992. This record will, however, be beaten by a certain Kylian Mbappé.
In a few weeks, the Paris Saint-Germain striker should finish at the top of the top scorers for the 2023-2024 season. This will be the sixth time in his career that he has done such a thing. He will then pass in front of Jean-Pierre Papin, but also the former Monegasque Delio Onnis, and another PSG glory, Carlos Bianchi who co-held the record with the first named. For his final season in Ligue 1 before leaving for Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé will set a new record.
Too early
So, of course, there are still three matches to be played in the championship before the end of the current financial year, but it appears unsure, even illusory, to see Jonathan David return to the Bondynois who is now nine units ahead of the Lille (26 goals against 17). The end of Jean-Pierre Papin’s reign is therefore imminent in this sector. Those who would like the former Marseillais not to be dislodged from his throne shared with Onnis and Bianchi will say that Luis Enrique can be their ally.
Indeed, and to follow the wishes of his management, the Parisian coach has gradually sidelined Kylian Mbappé in Ligue 1, contenting himself with fielding him only during important meetings, whether in the Champions League or at other occasions. All this should not prevent the 2018 world champion from erasing his illustrious elder, OM legend, from the shelves.
