Kylian Mbappé has been honored with the prestigious France Footballer of the Year award for the 2023-24 season, marking a significant achievement in his career. The Real Madrid star earned this recognition for his outstanding performances during his final season at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), before making the move to the Spanish giants.
This marks the fourth time the French forward has won the award, which is presented annually by France Football magazine. Mbappé had previously won the accolade for the 2022-23 season, as well as for his performances in 2018 and 2019, prior to its seasonal adjustment.
During his last season with PSG, Mbappé was in sensational form, netting an impressive 52 goals across all competitions. He helped PSG secure their sixth Ligue 1 title and also lifted the Coupe de France. On the international stage, Mbappé captained the French national team to the semifinals of Euro 2024, where they were eventually knocked out by Spain.
In the voting for the award, Arsenal’s William Saliba finished as the runner-up, while AC Milan’s goalkeeper Mike Maignan placed third. Mbappé’s Real Madrid teammates Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni finished fourth and fifth, respectively, after Madrid’s Champions League triumph.
Since joining Real Madrid on a free transfer, Mbappé has continued his prolific form, scoring 12 goals and providing two assists in 22 appearances. However, he is set to miss the upcoming La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano due to a thigh injury sustained in Madrid’s 3-2 victory over Atalanta in midweek. His availability for the Intercontinental Cup final in Doha on December 18 remains uncertain.
SOURCE: ESPN
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