Kylian Mbappé, the esteemed forward for the French national soccer team, competes with more than just opposing players on the field. At 27, he is also measured against peers striving for greatness, both past and current.

Mbappé’s journey began at age 19 when he helped France capture the 2018 World Cup title. His performance in the final made him the second-youngest player to score in such a match, following the legendary Pelé. In the subsequent World Cup, Mbappé achieved another milestone by scoring a hat trick in the final, a feat accomplished only once before.

Continuing his record-setting trajectory, Mbappé has become France’s all-time top scorer and has accumulated more World Cup goals than any player except Lionel Messi. For Mbappé, the drive is about creating a lasting legacy on the global stage.