This Mbappé is about to become the best version of itself. At least in terms of numbers – quantitative. With one more goal, he will be his personal record equal to a single season: the 44 goals he scored in 2023–24. To date, he has never surpassed that brand. But this season he is at a striking distance.
Thanks to a spectacular end of the season-Like unthinkable, only a few months ago, he scored in six consecutive games. He always scores, especially in La Cartuja. In total he now has 43 goals. One more, and he is the same as the record.
And it feels inevitable. The Sorpasso seems just a matter of time. He still has the entire club world cup, where he could play up to seven games. For now there are three guaranteed: against Al Hilal (June 18), Pachuca (22 June) and Salzburg (27 June). What comes after is uncertain. But based on the current projections, there is a round-of-16 collision with Manchester City or Juventus on the Horizon.
Mbappé will arrive at the tournament in peak shape – all its best of the season. He has not stopped scoring since he back to life in La Cartuja, after that annoying sprain against Arsenal. In this piece: a hat trick at Montjuïc, two brackets against Celta and Real Sociedad. Ten goals in six games. That is 23% of his season total in about a month. He is absolutely on fire.
This sizzling run has made him the clear favorite for individual awards. The Pichichi is practically his – Lewandowski should score seven goals tonight at San Mamés to take it from him – an impossible task. That race is over. However, the Golden Boot is still in the game. If Salah scores four against Crystal Palace – undoubtedly, but not impossible – he could steal it.
Mbappé continues to grow. At Valdebebas they say he is confident. If his adjustment was 100%, it is now 200%. And in the offices they are more convinced than ever: the future must be built around him. He has earned his place as the cornerstone of the project. The undisputed leader. Pure meritocracy.
In a season filled with more lows than highlights, Mbappé has risen to the top. And he is about to reach his personal record. Only one goal away from matching the 44 goals he scored in 2023–24. He is 43 – for now.