PARIS, France — French football sensation Kylian Mbappé has achieved a monumental feat, scoring his 400th career goal in November 2025. However, in a stark reminder of the unprecedented heights set by his contemporaries, the 26-year-old superstar quickly downplayed the milestone, acknowledging that it only underscores the chasm that remains between him and the game’s all-time greats, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Speaking after reaching the landmark, Mbappé remarked with characteristic candour that 400 goals “doesn’t impress people” in the current era of football.
”When you look at Cristiano and Leo, who both have more than 900 goals, 400 doesn’t even get you into the conversation,” Mbappé stated. “I need another 400 to even start thinking about that level. They have set an extraordinary standard that makes even a milestone like this feel like just the first step.”
The humble assessment highlights the insane longevity and productivity of Ronaldo and Messi, both of whom have sailed past the 900-goal mark and continue to extend the record books.
A Race Against Time: Mbappé’s Blazing Pace
While Mbappé may feel he still has a long way to go, the statistics reveal that the forward reached the 400-goal mark at a younger age than both legends, underscoring his phenomenal pace and goal-scoring efficiency in the modern game.
Mbappé’s achievement at just 26 years old is a testament to his decade-long dominance on the pitch, requiring significantly fewer matches than Ronaldo and only a slight increase in games compared to Messi.
The statement from the French forward not only shows his respect for the established kings of football but also sets a new, almost unimaginable goal for his own career trajectory: to double his already remarkable tally. For the watching world, the chase to 900+ goals has officially begun.
