Mbappé on the Verge of Breaking Ronaldo and Fontaine’s Records

As 2025 draws to a close, Kylian Mbappé continues to dazzle with his insatiable hunger for goals and records. In a recent Copa del Rey match against Talavera, a third-division side, the French superstar played the full 93 minutes, showcasing his relentless drive. Despite the match being an opportunity for substitutes like Gonzalo, Endrick, and Mastantuono to shine, it was Mbappé who stole the spotlight once again. With two goals and an assist that led to an own goal from the opposition, he was instrumental in Real Madrid‘s 3-0 victory.

Interestingly, Mbappé’s inclusion in the starting lineup raised eyebrows. Having missed training the day before due to a knee injury, many expected coach Xabi Alonso to rest his talisman. However, Alonso explained in the post-match press conference, “Why did Mbappé play the entire match? Because he scores goals.” This relentless pursuit of scoring places him just one goal away from equaling Cristiano Ronaldo‘s record of 59 goals for a club in a calendar year, set in 2013.

Aiming for Greatness

Mbappé’s current tally stands at 58 goals for 2025, making him just shy of matching Ronaldo’s historic mark. Since 2013, no player at Real Madrid has matched this level of scoring. Furthermore, should he net another goal this year, he would also surpass Just Fontaine’s record of 66 goals in a calendar year for France and club combined—a record that has stood since 1958.

Record-Breaking Potential

The statistics tell a compelling story: since the start of the 2025-2026 season, Mbappé has already found the back of the net 28 times across all competitions. He leads La Liga with 17 goals and is also the top scorer in the current UEFA Champions League campaign with nine goals. His remarkable performance last season earned him the European Golden Shoe with 31 league goals. With aspirations to become France’s all-time leading scorer—just two goals behind Olivier Giroud—Mbappé is poised for yet another milestone.

This December 18 marks a significant anniversary for Mbappé; three years ago, he delivered a stunning hat-trick in the World Cup final against Argentina. As he prepares to celebrate his 27th birthday on December 20 with a crucial match against Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu, fans can only speculate whether he will gift himself by breaking Ronaldo’s record as a birthday present. Sevilla better be ready for what promises to be an explosive encounter.