Exploding statistics + all-round performance, is this the best Mbappe?

Written by Han Bing Is this the best Mbappe? At least judging from the peak data from the beginning of this season to the present, coupled with the performance in the national derby, this is the best Mbappe. At the beginning of the season, he scored 19 goals and 4 assists in 16 games in all competitions, including 14 goals and 11 consecutive goals. It was the best start of Mbappe's 10-year career. Moreover, the competition competitiveness of his previous Ligue 1 league was obviously not comparable to that of La Liga.

The just-concluded first round of the El Clasico of the season is the game that best reflects Mbappe's peak form this season. He broke the game for Real Madrid first and scored a goal that was ruled invalid for offside due to a "shin guard", helping Real Madrid end their five-game losing streak against Barcelona. After the running-in period of his first season, Mbappe is expected to start a new era of Real Madrid that truly belongs to him.

Today, Mbappe is Real Madrid's undisputed number one superstar and terminator. Mbappe had 16 goals and 2 assists in the first 13 games of the season, accounting for 53% of the team's goals and participating in 60% of the team's goals. Mbappe accounts for half of Real Madrid's 22 goals in La Liga this season (11 goals), and Mbappe has scored 20 of Real Madrid's recent 33 goals in La Liga. In addition, Mbappe has scored 12 goals in 9 games against Barcelona, ​​averaging 1.33 goals per game! Six of Real Madrid's recent nine goals against Barcelona came from Mbappe, and the French striker has become Barcelona's most feared absolute nemesis.

So far in 2025, Mbappe has scored 46 goals for the club in a single calendar year, becoming the first French player since Fontaine in 1958. In the French team, Mbappe also became the No. 9 in the full sense of the European Cup last year. This year, he scored 5 goals and 4 assists in 5 consecutive games for the French team. The total number of goals (53 goals) also surpassed the legendary Henry (51 goals) to rank second in the history of the French team. It is only a matter of time before he surpasses Giroud (57 goals) to become the Golden Boot in the history of the French team.

This is the best start to his career, and it is undoubtedly the best "good start" to start the Mbappe era. Mbappe ranked only seventh in the Ballon d'Or last season, the lowest score in six years. A golden ball-level start to the new season is particularly important for Mbappe. After breaking the nightmare of a losing streak in the El Clasico, Mbappe, trained by Alonso, has reached his peak state. After the El Clasico, he becomes the biggest favorite for next year's Ballon d'Or. If Real Madrid can win the Champions League and the French team can win the World Cup, Mbappe can get his wish.

Mbappe's versatility benefits from Real Madrid's stronger high-position pressure. Alonso gives Mbappe more space to play freely, and the team's offensive tactics are completely centered around Mbappe. Mbappe has greater freedom and can launch an attack from the left wing where he is accustomed to score goals. Mbappe is no longer just a shooter. He must not only dribble the ball to break through, but also pass more balls to participate in the team's offensive organization. His ability to chase back and counterattack in the frontcourt has been significantly enhanced, making him a true all-around center.

In addition, he also has the responsibility of launching attacks from the left and interacting more with his teammates to create opportunities. In the same number of club games, his touches, successful passes and chances created are all more than those of Kane and Haaland combined. The number of successful dribbles with the ball is almost three times that of Kane and Haaland combined.

Compared with the tall and strong Kane and Harland, Mbappe is more like a combination of No. 7, No. 9 and No. 10. His goals this season accounted for 53% of Real Madrid's total goals, and his influence on the team is greater than last season. Alonso emphasized the close cooperation between the midfielders and frontcourt players, creating space through frequent passing and movement. Compared with last season, Alonso's high pressure made the offensive organization seem slightly slower, but more organized and targeted. Real Madrid regained the ball 8.8 times per game within 40 meters of the opponent's goal, almost twice as much as last season. Real Madrid's average number of shots per game (2.5) after high-position steals is also twice that of last season. These changes have created more scoring opportunities for Mbappe.

Alonso publicly stated that Mbappe's significance to Real Madrid goes far beyond scoring goals: "He has a decisive influence on Real Madrid's tactics and locker room, there is no doubt about it." Alonso's transformation of Real Madrid is not yet a success, but the transformation of Mbappe can be defined as a success.

For Mbappe's phenomenal performance this season, in addition to Alonso's tactical transformation, his personal efforts are equally important. Food poisoning in the Club World Cup in late June gave Mbappe a rare opportunity to recuperate after the end of last season. In addition to losing 6 kilograms of weight, he also improved his muscle mass through training, which allowed Mbappe to make comprehensive improvements in speed, explosive power, endurance and willpower. At the same time, becoming the captain of the French team also enhanced Mbappe's team awareness and showed better leadership in the Real Madrid locker room. After the national derby, the two teams clashed, and he also held back the impulsive Vinicius. But in the end, I couldn't control my temper and was stopped by the staff. Mbappe needs more time to become Real Madrid's true leader.

The offensive resources of the two top teams are fully tilted towards Mbappe, which not only brings god-level scoring efficiency, but also comprehensively improves Mbappe's abilities. Alonso asked Mbappe to try multiple tactical positions, from center, shadow forward and even No. 10, making targeted changes according to the opponent. Mbappe was also more willing to participate in defense. The number of times he stole the ball in the opponent's half was enough to rank among the top offensive players in La Liga. Mbappe who works harder on both offense and defense is the best Mbappe.

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