Mbappé announces his regression in a particular area

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By: Manu Tournoux

During Euro 2024, Kylian Mbappé reached a peak speed estimated at 36.5 km/h. During the first part of his career, it was about
one of his greatest qualities.

For several months, the Real Madrid striker has given the impression of going slower. And it’s not likely to get better with time. “I think I will be slower in the years to come (…), but it’s an adaptation to the teams you play in”he explained, on the sidelines of an operation in favor of children with his association IBKM (Inspired By Kylian Mbappé).

Like many great attackers in the history of football, the captain of the France team must develop his game.
“I had the chance to perform in the three front positionshe recalled. I had to constantly reinvent myself, add strings to my bow. »

Mbappé, a game in perpetual evolution

And
the former Paris Saint-Germain player to continue: “I think I’ve become a player that teams study, that teams know, that teams want to counter. They know what I’m good at.”

Now 26 years old, Kylian Mbappé is having another exceptional season in terms of individual statistics. He has already scored 23 goals since the start of the 2025-2026 financial year, in all competitions.