Kylian Mbappé, the French football prodigy, seems to be finding his rhythm at Real Madrid after a challenging start. Despite early struggles with form and confidence, recent performance metrics reveal his immense potential. Mbappé ranks second in several key categories, including non-penalty goals and expected goals, underscoring his prowess on the field. Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid’s manager, considers Mbappé one of the best center-forwards globally, highlighting his exceptional off-the-ball movement as a significant strength.
Mbappé's statistics speak volumes about his capabilities. With 155 non-penalty goals and 130.9 expected non-penalty goals, he stands second in both categories, demonstrating his finishing ability. His contribution extends beyond scoring, boasting 53.5 expected goals assisted, ranking third. In progressive carries and passes received, Mbappé ranks second with 985 carries and 2,413 passes received, showcasing his involvement in advancing play.
Despite these impressive numbers, Mbappé has faced criticism. Notably, Cristiano Ronaldo remarked:
"[Mbappé] doesn't know how to play as a [centre] forward in my opinion."
Furthermore, his penalty-taking skills have been questioned by Cadena SER, a Spanish radio station:
"Mbappé took the penalty worse than my 8-year-old son would. He was scared s
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