While Federico Valverde is known as a specialist in powerful strikes, LaLiga has made a significant revelation about Kylian Mbappé. This season, in the Spanish league, Mbappé has scored two spectacular goals, including his latest against FC Sevilla.
In Spain, several big names are shining in LaLiga. From Vinícius Júnior to Lamine Yamal, passing through Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann, numerous players are making a big impact. At Real Madrid, the list of outstanding performers continues to grow. As always, Florentino Pérez and his team are relentless in their efforts to attract world-class players to the Spanish league.
This season, the captain of the French national team joined Carlo Ancelotti’s squad, which already includes Federico Valverde, a renowned specialist in powerful shots. After six months of competition, LaLiga has made an important observation about both Mbappé and the Uruguayan midfielder.
Mbappé rivals Valverde in terms of striking power
Following the 18th round of the Spanish top-flight league in late 2024, LaLiga, under Javier Tebas’ leadership, revealed the players with the most powerful shots this season. While many goals have been scored from stunning strikes during this first half of the season, the goals by Kylian Mbappé and Federico Valverde on 22 December against FC Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu stand out as the most powerful strikes in LaLiga. Clocked at 112 km/h each, the shots by the two Madrid stars are officially recorded as this season’s power benchmark.
In that match against Sevilla, Kylian Mbappé, known for his speed, also demonstrated his striking power. Perfectly set up in the 10th minute by Rodrygo Goes, the French forward wasted no time: with minimal run-up, he unleashed a thunderous shot that gave the Sevilla goalkeeper no chance.
Ten minutes after this “banger,” Valverde, already renowned for his unstoppable long-range strikes, nearly took the head off an opposing defender with his goal. Also well set up, around 30 metres from goal, by Camavinga after a short-corner routine, the Uruguayan captain unleashed a spectacular shot.
Between Mbappé and Valverde: who impresses most with their striking power?
Today, LaLiga acknowledges Kylian Mbappé and Federico Valverde as the two players holding the record for shot power this season. However, it is important to note that while Kylian Mbappé is capable of powerful strikes, he is not a specialist in long-range shots. Although he has scored another similar goal in the league this season, the French forward does not match his midfield teammate, who has already scored five such goals this season. Renowned for his powerful strikes, Valverde is clearly the specialist who thrills the crowds with his striking ability.
Encouraged by Carlo Ancelotti to attempt more shots during matches, the 26-year-old midfielder consistently puts opposing goalkeepers under pressure. With remarkable ease, Real Madrid’s No. 8 can surprise any keeper from virtually any distance. Undoubtedly, he remains the finest sharpshooter in the eyes of football fans, ahead of Mbappé, who is not particularly known for his shooting prowess.
For Real Madrid, this is excellent news. With two of the best players in terms of striking power in their squad this season, Carlo Ancelotti has a valuable asset to decide the outcomes of key matches. In any case, Valverde shows no signs of slowing down after his spectacular goal against Sevilla late last year. The new year, 2025, promises to be thrilling.
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