French international Kylian Mbappé has solidified his status as one of football’s most prolific modern scorers. He recently achieved a significant milestone, netting 60 goals in a single calendar year.
Mbappé reached this remarkable tally during Real Madrid’s recent 1-1 draw in La Liga. His goal contributed to his club total, with the remainder coming while representing the French national team.
This achievement places Mbappé in an elite group. Only a few players this century have managed to cross the 60-goal threshold within a calendar year. This exclusive club includes legends such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mbappé Joins Illustrious Goal-Scoring Company
Lionel Messi’s incredible 91 goals in 2012 remains the untouched record. Cristiano Ronaldo’s 69 goals in 2013, alongside Robert Lewandowski’s 69 in 2021, stand next in line. Ronaldo also boasts other high-scoring years, with 63 goals in 2014 and 61 in 2012.
These figures once seemed almost impossible to match. However, Mbappé’s latest surge has firmly brought him into conversations about the most dominant attackers of this era.
With several fixtures remaining before the year concludes, the 26-year-old still has an opportunity to climb even higher on this prestigious list. He currently leads the La Liga scoring charts with 14 goals. This strong performance has been crucial in helping Madrid maintain their momentum through a demanding series of matches.
Top Goal Scorers in a Single Calendar Year (21st Century)
- 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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