Since its sensational entry into the world football landscape,
Kylian Mbappé has never hidden himself from taking a stand on societal issues. Social inequalities, politics, racism, police violence, Bondy’s child has tackled many themes.
Messages which did not go unnoticed, when they were not criticized. And a media presence that contrasts with its discretion on other, more personal aspects. His love life is one. Religion is another. Unlike other football stars, Kylian Mbappé has never dwelled on his spirituality.
Is Kylian Mbappé a believer?
Yes. The extract almost went unnoticed. A few days ago, Canal + broadcast a bonus of the interview given by Kylian Mbappé to Mouloud Achour on the show Clique. “I believe in God, explains the French striker. God has a plan for everyone. I think there is no coincidence in everything that happens. »
A rare confidence for a player who has always taken care not to address the religious question in his public speaking engagements, out of modesty, certainly. However, the French international did not provide further details on his faith. At the start of his career, as part of an exchange with children for a television program, Kylian Mbappé responded that he was of religion “Christian”.
Do footballers reveal their religion?
It is difficult to draw a conclusion on the subject as the relationship with religion is so intimate. Many footballers nevertheless share their beliefs with the general public. The most emblematic cases are those of the extremely pious Brazilians Neymar Ricardo Kaka, Thiago Silva and even Lucas Moura. These Auriverde internationals have always shown their Christian convictions. In the French team, let us also cite the case of Olivier Giroud, very transparent on the issue.
Other Muslim footballers also express their faith on and off the pitch. Still in the French selection, Paul Pogba, Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kanté and Presnel Kimpembe. Among the foreign players, well-known footballers like Demba Ba, Sadio Mané, Riyad Mahrez and Mesut Özil also shared their practice of Islam.
