Mbappé Sets French Scoring Record as France Clinches Nations League Bronze
In Stuttgart on June 8, 2025, Kylian Mbappé etched his name in French football history by becoming the quickest player to reach 50 goals for Les Bleus. The 26‑year‑old forward achieved this landmark during France’s 2‑0 triumph over Germany in the UEFA Nations League third-place playoff .
Mbappé opened the scoring just before halftime, expertly controlling a lofted pass from Aurélien Tchouaméni, evading Joshua Kimmich, and curling a precise shot into the net . This strike marked his 50th goal in only 90 international caps—a record previously held by Thierry Henry, who reached the mark in 113 appearances. Olivier Giroud achieved the feat in 115 matches .
Later, Mbappé assisted substitute Michael Olise in the 84th minute, sealing the 2-0 victory . Beyond personal accolades, this win secured France a bronze medal in the competition .
Mbappé capped off an extraordinary 2024/25 campaign at Real Madrid with 43 goals in 56 outings, including 31 in La Liga—earning the European Golden Boot. He’s distinguished as the only player to claim the Golden Boot in the Champions League, the World Cup, and Europe’s top domestic league in a single season . Additionally, he secured the Pichichi Trophy and the Gerd Müller Award, broke Real Madrid’s debut-season scoring record, and joins a select group of players to net at least 30 goals during their maiden La Liga campaign .
While France’s Nations League aspirations were briefly halted by a dramatic 5-4 semi-final defeat to Spain, they bounced back effectively. Germany, impacted by their own series of missed chances and defensive errors, struggled to respond . With this win, France demonstrated resilience and a capacity to end tournaments on a high note.
Looking ahead, Mbappé now trails only Giroud (57 goals) and Henry (51) in France’s all-time scoring charts. At just 26, he has ample time to ascend even further .
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