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Mbappe is the top scorer at the World Cup 

The player had an incredible World Cup, see the details of the games and how essential Mbappe was for France.

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Mbappe is the World Cup's top scorer and is one goal away from overtaking Pele

Camisa do Mbappe na Copa do Mundo.
France shirt. Source: Adobe Stock.

Mbappe, just 24 years old, after the 2022 World Cup, is one goal away from passing King Pelé.

In two appearances, the boy almost won his second title, he was very close to winning twice with his team.

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The 2022 World Cup is full of surprising games, with unexpected teams reaching the semi-finals and others that generated great expectations being eliminated.

His performance in the competition is frightening, even with a very weak team, he led Le Bleus to the grand final.

See the records that have already been broken by the player and how far he can go in the world of football.

Taking the leadership of Le Bleus

Jogador da França.
Player from France. Source: Adobe Stock.

France would have the best player in the world, Benzema, to lead the team in this World Cup, however, he was injured, and the mission of leading this team was left to the number 10.

The French team suffered from several injuries during this World Cup, with Mbappe being the biggest star left in the team.

The great players who led France to victory in 2018 were injured, such as Pogba, Kante, Kimpempe.

Furthermore, there were several absences at the last minute, such as the aforementioned Benzema, Nkunku and Luca Hernandez.

The big question was, will Mbappe be able to take responsibility alone?

The boy responded on the field and had an even more spectacular campaign than 2018, the only problem was that he faced Messi on a very inspiring night.

However, Mbappe's defeat in the World Cup final does not erase his brilliance.

So check out the details of the Frenchman's campaign in this competition below.

Mbappe and his 2022 World Cup campaign

The player was France's reference in attack at all times, playing on the left wing.

The French attracted the opposing team to their defense, and looked for the number 10 to come out at speed on the counterattack.

Even though he was the player who participated least defensively, Mbappe was always effective in attack, being France's main weapon against their opponents.

Group stage

He scored in the debut game against Australia, but as it was a game with a weaker team, he was not given importance.

However, it was just the beginning of the player who would be the top scorer in this World Cup.

The player's first major performance was in the game against Denmark.

The tormentor of the French team in the League of Nations almost took away the victory from the 2018 champion, however, they didn't count on Mbappe shining more than ever.

The French opened the scoring, soon after the Danes left everything the same and, when the game was heading towards a draw, the number 10 scored a goal in the 86th minute, guaranteeing France's early place in the knockout stage.

In the third game he was rested, playing only in the second half.

At the end of the group stage, he was already the World Cup's top scorer with three goals.

Kill Kill

The player appeared again in the knockout, against Poland, when he found the net twice, in a calm game.

France's biggest ordeal was in the game against England, where the match caught fire, Mbappe didn't score any goals, but had to take responsibility again.

Being the team's great alternative to clear the midfield and go on the attack.

In the semifinals, the player again did not score goals, but was largely responsible for them.

In a very tough game against Morocco, where they were being pressured at all times.

The pressure only decreased when the ball reached the feet of the number 10, where the two goals were balls deflected from the boy's kicks.

Mbappe scored goals again in the final, when France needed him.

The player, seeing Argentina win 2 x 0 in a calm game, decided to set fire to the match.

Scoring the first from a penalty, and a minute later, scoring a great volley, taking everything to extra time.

Where he saw Messi open up an advantage over his team again.

This time, he took the penalty himself, in a shot towards the goal the shot catches the hand of the opponent who was inside the area, and he leaves it the same all over again.

At that moment it was Mbappe against Argentina, but it all ended when it went to penalties.

The boy even converted his penalty, in total, he took three penalties, and converted all three, scary.

Despite the defeat, the player demonstrated maturity in defining the game, something few players can do, a true ace.

He added a total of eight goals in seven games, counting the four goals from the 2018 edition, the player has 12 goals in 14 games.

Expectations for the next World Cups

The player is already considered one of the best players of all time, at 24 years old, the boy is already much bigger than much older players.

And in this World Cup, he demonstrated his full capacity to lead his team in winning new titles.

The maturity to make the opportunities he had, and take responsibility, are characteristics of a true star.

If Mbappe continues at this pace, it is very possible that he will end up being the top scorer of all World Cups.

Check out the list of players with the most goals in World Cups:

  • Miroslav Klose (Germany) – 16 goals
  • Ronaldo Fenômeno (Brazil) – 15 goals
  • Gerd Müller (Germany) – 14 goals
  • Just Fontaine (France) – 13 goals
  • Messi (Argentina) – 13 goals
  • Pelé (Brazil) – 12 goals
  • Kylian Mbappé (France) – 12 goals
  • Sándor Kocsis (Hungary) – 11 goals
  • Jürgen Klinsmann (Germany) – 11 goals
  • Helmut Rahn (West Germany) – 10 goals

Considering that the player is 24 years old, and will probably have at least two more World Cups ahead of him, it is very possible that he will end up being top one in the rankings.

Since he only needs four more goals to tie with Klose, who is currently first place, and five more to become top 1 on the list.

Will Mbappe finally pass Pelé?

Torcedores da França.
France fans. Source: Adobe Stock.

This is too early to say, Mbappe has a lot ahead of him in his career, however, Pele at 24 has already won two World Cups.

Therefore, if the Frenchman had won the final against Argentina, this discussion would have been more heated.

Furthermore, Pele is considered the best in the world for several other reasons. In his time, the player created dribbles and plays used in football to this day.

However, these were very different times, and to date, Pelé remains untouchable as the best player in the world.

And only time will tell if Mbappe will rise to the occasion.

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