Ex-Juventus Maestro Dethroned: Mbappé Climbs France’s All-Time Scoring List

Originally posted on PSG Talk | Last updated 10/14/23

Paris Saint-Germain winger Kylian Mbappé made history with the French national team after scoring a brace in the 2-1 win over the Netherlands on Friday at Johan Cruyff Arena.

The 24-year-old’s two goals allowed him to surpass former Juventus star Michel Platini to become France’s fourth-highest all-time goalscorer. Furthermore, the Frenchman is three goals from passing current teammate Antoine Griezmann (44 goals).

Furthermore, the PSG star is 10 goals from overtaking Thierry Henry (52 goals) and 13 goals from being France’s all-time goalscorer and passing Olivier Giroud (54 goals). At his age, it will only be a matter of time until Mbappé is at the top of the list.

Kylian Mbappe has surpassed Michel Platini to become France’s fourth all-time highest goalscorer

A reminder that he still is only 24 years old pic.twitter.com/gjBD4tBK9f

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) October 13, 2023

Kylian Mbappé hoje ultrapassou e se tornou o 4° maior artilheiro da história da França:

Olivier Giroud – 54 gols
Thierry Henry – 51 gols
Antoine Griezmann – 44 gols
Kylian Mbappé – 42 gols

Com apenas 24 anos… pic.twitter.com/hFcVIZl3e7

— Kylian Mbappé Brasil (@MbappeBrasiI) October 14, 2023

Mbappé can be France’s all-time goalscorer and add to his count to ensure it’s a higher number once he’s all done playing for Les Bleus. The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner could be the highest goal scorer for France and one of the top French clubs, enhancing the legacy in his home country.

This article first appeared on PSG Talk and was syndicated with permission.

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