at this point, Kylian Mbappe needs little introduction in the world of football. The 2018 World Cup champion with France has been an established name in the beautiful game for more than half a decade thanks to his stunning performances for Paris Saint-Germain.
At the age of 25, few players at the top level have managed to achieve anything like his 350-plus goals, and European elite clubs are competing for his services. One of them, not surprisingly given the backstory, is ultimately successful. So let's take a look at the young man behind the star player.
Mbappé's parents and siblings
Mbappe was born in the city of Bondy, near the French capital, Paris. His father, Wilfried Mbappe, is of Cameroonian origin, while his mother, Fayza Al Amari, is Algerian. They both instilled in their children a strong work ethic to reach their life goals, having experienced elite sports: Wilfred as a coach and Faiza, now her son's agent, as a handball player.
Kylian has two brothers, one biological and one adopted, and it may not be surprising to know that they both have a direct connection to football. Ethan is 17 years old and has already made his debut for Paris Saint-Germain's first team. Although he usually plays for the U-19 level. Geris Kembo Ekoko is 36 years old and now retired from the game, Having played for Stade Rennes, Bursaspor, and even Al-Nasr, which you may know as the Saudi team chosen by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mbappé relations
Mbappé is a very private individual and is particularly protective of his personal life. Consequently, very few romantic relationships have been made public in recent years, If it had appeared, he certainly had not confirmed it. In 2018, he was linked to French model Alicia Ellis, who privately attended the World Cup in Russia along with other partners of the football players. But neither side addressed the rumors publicly, and the topic faded away without further clarification.
Towards the end of 2021, speculation emerged about a supposed relationship with actress Emma Smit. However, Smit immediately denied these rumors, stressing that their relationship was just a strong friendship.
Adding to the speculation was Rumors related to the Spanish actress Esther Gallery, Although these too remained unconfirmed. Similar stories have been circulating involving models such as Stella Maxwell, Ines Rau, Rose Bertram, and Cindy Bruna. Living in the Spanish capital while playing for Los Blancos is unlikely to amplify the stories.
Mbappe family: business and support
Aside from his private life, we have seen that Mbappe's greatest passion lies in sports. While he avoids actively participating in tennis, basketball and skiing to prevent the risk of unwanted injuries, he passionately follows these disciplines as a fan. In his spare time, He enjoys playing PlayStation with his brother Ethan and binge-watching many series. In addition, he is fond of Ibiza, where he regularly spends part of his summer vacation.
Far from letting his fortune gather dust, Mbappe has chosen to invest in several professional projects. One of his significant investments is 'Zebra Valley', a production brand that aims to foster young talent worldwide across the sports, music, technology, culture and consumer sectors.
Additionally, he recently launched a line of sunglasses for Oakley – the Kylian Mbappé Signature Series Latch™ Panel – which includes models priced around $300. It's not hard to get patronage when you're dining at the top table.
