Kylian Mbappé is still in his 20s, yet he has already achieved more than most players in the world of soccer . A World Cup champion in 2018, once the most expensive teenage transfer in history and a prolific goal-scoring record breaker for Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, Mbappé has firmly established himself as a global icon—and one of the greatest forwards to ever play the beautiful game . Here, Sports Illustrated explores Mbappé’s rise to stardom and remarkable career—from his personal life to his achievements on the field, and even the legends who inspired him—through 25 fascinating facts. How many of these Mbappé facts did you already know? Early Life Facts About Mbappé Soccer runs in Mbappé’s blood. | IMAGO/Panoramic 1. Kylian Mbappé was born on Dec. 20, 1998, in the Paris suburb of Bondy, France. 2. Athleticism runs in his family. His father, Wilfried, worked as a soccer coach, while his mother, Fayza Lamari, was a former French international handball player. 3.…