KYLIAN MBAPPE has underlined the qualities he believes make up the perfect footballer… and says there is no room for himself!
Mbappe, 19, has the world well and truly at his feet after a sensational start to life in the professional game.
Kylian Mbappe is one of the best young footballers in the world
The 19-year-old is currently on international duty with France
The Frenchman has incredibly already scored 15 goals in 16 appearances this season.
But when it comes to moulding the ultimate footballer, he says he doesn’t feel the need to include himself as “it’s good” enough without him.
He told ESPN: “I would choose (Lionel) Messi’s left foot, Neymar’s right foot, (Cristiano) Ronaldo’s mentality and (Gianluigi) Buffon’s class.
“Which Mbappe’s part? There’s no need, it’s good just like this!”
After starring for France at the World Cup in Russia, Mbappe was likened by some to the legendary Pele – most notably Arsene Wenger.
While he was flattered by the praise, the striker waved away such comparisons – insisting Pele is in his own league.
The PSG striker has rubbished comparisons made with Pele and himself
Mbappe says he’d have Lionel Messi’s left foot as one of the qualities in his perfect footballer
He said: “Of course I was very happy, very proud, but this is a difficult comparison.
“I don’t think anyone can do it like he did on his day. There’s only one Pele, he’s unique.
“I didn’t give too much attention to it, because no-one will ever be like Pele.”
At just 19, Mbappe has already won Ligue 1 titles with Monaco and PSG, as well as the World Cup.
If he carries on the way he is going not many could dispute the fact he could become one of the all-time greats… just like Pele.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s mentality is another character Mbappe picked out for his man
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