Kylian Mbappé is the latest superstar to don the iconic white shirt of Real Madrid, and he’s poised to etch his name into the club’s storied history.
But how much history can the Frenchman really make in just one year? Let’s explore the 11 records Mbappé will be aiming to break in his debut season at Real Madrid, ranked from the least to the most achievable.
11. Completing the European Treble
Real Madrid has never won the treble, but with Mbappé, the club hopes to achieve this elusive goal. If successful, Mbappé would become the first Real Madrid player to complete the treble in his debut season, joining the likes of Erling Haaland, Philippe Coutinho, and Samuel Eto’o who achieved it at their respective clubs.
10. Most Assists in a Champions League Season
Mbappé has the potential to break the record for most assists in a single Champions League season, currently held by Luis Figo with nine. With more games in the new Champions League format and talented teammates, Mbappé can achieve this milestone.
9. Fastest to 20 Goals in a La Liga Season
Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for the fastest to 20 goals in a single La Liga season, achieving this in 12 games during the 2014-15 season. Mbappé has the ability to break this record by scoring 20 goals in 11 games or less.
8. Scoring in All Major Debuts
Mbappé could become the first player to score in his La Liga, Champions League, El Clásico, and Copa del Rey debuts. Jude Bellingham came close but missed out by not scoring in his Copa del Rey debut. Achieving this would be a remarkable feat for Mbappé.
7. Best Start for a Real Madrid Player
To have the best start of any Real Madrid player, Mbappé would need to score 14 goals in his first 13 appearances. This would break the record held by Alfredo Di Stéfano, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Jude Bellingham, who each scored 13 goals in their first 13 games.
6. Most Goals in a UEFA Super Cup Game
Mbappé could make a significant impact from his very first game. If he scores a hat-trick in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta, he will become the player with the most goals in UEFA Super Cup games in Real Madrid history. Even a brace would tie him with Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Sergio Ramos.
5. Most Goal Contributions in a Debut La Liga Season
Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 35 goal contributions in his debut La Liga season is another target for Mbappé. With 34 contributions in Ligue 1 last season despite a secondary role, Mbappé can surpass this with better support and more opportunities at Real Madrid.
4. Most Goals in a Champions League Group Stage
The current club record for most goals in a Champions League group stage is 10, held by Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. With the new Champions League format increasing the number of group stage games to eight, Mbappé has an even better chance to surpass this record.
3. Scoring in First 5 UEFA Champions League Appearances
No player in Real Madrid’s history has scored in their first five Champions League appearances. Mbappé, the top scorer of the 2023-24 Champions League season, has the potential to set this record, especially as he joins the club in his prime.
2. Highest-Scoring Frenchman in a Single Season
Mbappé is well-known for his goal-scoring prowess, and he’ll be eyeing the record for the most goals by a Frenchman in a single season at Real Madrid. Karim Benzema currently holds this record with 44 goals in all competitions during the 2021-22 season. Given Mbappé’s track record of scoring over 40 goals in three of his last four seasons, this is a highly achievable milestone.
1. Highest Shirt Sales in a Debut Season
The demand for Mbappé’s shirt has already caused Real Madrid’s website to crash, indicating a potential record-breaking season for shirt sales. This surge could see him surpass the records set by David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, making him the highest in club history.
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