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This Wild Kylian Mbappé Stat Is Going Viral for All the Wrong Reasons

This Wild Kylian Mbappé Stat Is Going Viral for All the Wrong Reasons

Summary

Kylian Mbappé is a top soccer player known for his offense but he rarely helps with defense. A sports analysis found that among over 6,000 players in the top leagues worldwide, Mbappé ranks near the bottom in defensive actions.

Key Facts

  • Mbappé helped France win the World Cup in 2018 at age 19.
  • France lost the 2022 World Cup final to Argentina, led by Lionel Messi.
  • Mbappé now plays for Real Madrid and aims to win the 2026 World Cup.
  • He is praised for his speed, shooting, creativity, and skill with the ball.
  • He contributes very little to defensive plays during games.
  • Sports analytics company Opta ranked Mbappé second-to-last in defense among 6,044 players.
  • Even older players in various leagues have higher defensive activity than Mbappé.
  • Mbappé’s lack of defense is unusual, even for a star attack-focused player.
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