The Story of Kylian Mbappé: The Boy Who Made the World Watch - Hardcover

by Mel Sparks (Author)

For young football fans who dream of the beautiful game, The Story of Kylian Mbappé is the unmissable true biography of the most exciting footballer of his generation - ideal for readers aged 8 to 16

Kylian Mbappé was born in Bondy, a suburb of Paris with big dreams and few resources. His father was a football coach; his mother, a handball player. Sport was in his blood. By the time he was a teenager, scouts across Europe were whispering his name. By 18, he had won the World Cup and donated every penny of his prize money to charity. By his mid-twenties, he had scored over 300 professional goals and signed for the legendary Real Madrid.This biography brings Mbappé's remarkable journey to life for young readers from his first kick of a ball in Bondy's streets to the roar of the Bernabéu. It captures not just his extraordinary speed and skill, but the values that define him: generosity, humility, and an unshakeable belief in giving back.Inside you will find: Mbappé's incredible rise from suburban Paris to global superstardom. The story behind his World Cup Final goal at just 18. How he donated his World Cup earnings to children's charities. Career milestones, key matches, and fascinating fast facts throughout.