France international Kylian Mbappé has reached a significant milestone. He now stands among football’s most prolific modern scorers. The star forward has netted 60 goals in a single calendar year. This impressive achievement solidifies his place in an exclusive club of elite players.
Mbappé hit this remarkable figure recently. It happened during a Real Madrid La Liga match. His goal contributed to a 1-1 draw. This specific strike lifted his club tally for the current calendar year to 53 goals. The remaining seven goals came while representing his national team, France.
Joining an Elite Circle
Only a handful of players this century have previously crossed the 60-goal threshold. This select group includes legendary figures such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Robert Lewandowski also achieved this rare feat. Mbappé now proudly joins their ranks. He is the sixth player to reach this prestigious mark in the 21st century.
Lionel Messi holds the unparalleled record. He scored an astonishing 91 goals in 2012. Cristiano Ronaldo achieved 69 goals in 2013. Ronaldo also netted 63 in 2014 and 61 in 2012. Robert Lewandowski matched Ronaldo’s 69 goals in 2021. These numbers once seemed almost unbeatable. Mbappé’s latest surge brings him into this exclusive conversation. He is now alongside the era’s most dominant attackers.
More Goals Expected?
The 26-year-old still has several fixtures left before the year closes. He has time to potentially climb even higher on this distinguished list. Mbappé currently leads the La Liga scoring chart. He boasts an impressive 14 goals in the league. His consistent goal-scoring has helped Real Madrid maintain their strong rhythm. They continue through a demanding run of matches.
21st Century’s Top Calendar Year Goal Scorers
- 91 goals, 2012 – Lionel Messi
- 69 goals, 2013 – Cristiano Ronaldo
- 69 goals, 2021 – Robert Lewandowski
- 63 goals, 2014 – Cristiano Ronaldo
- 61 goals, 2012 – Cristiano Ronaldo
- 60 goals, [Current Year] – Kylian Mbappé
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