sportbible homepage
sportbible homepage
  • Home
  • Football
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • World Cup
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Manchester United
    • Liverpool
    • Arsenal
    • Real Madrid
    • Barcelona
  • Formula 1
    • Red Bull
    • Ferrari
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes
    • Max Verstappen
    • Lewis Hamilton
    • Lando Norris
    • George Russell
    • Charles Leclerc
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • More Sport
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • Darts
    • Athletics
    • Rugby
    • Wrestling
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Archive
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Snapchat
TikTok
Threads
YouTube
Submit Your Content Here
  • GAMINGbible
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • LADbible
  • Tyla
  • FOODbible
  • UNILAD Tech
Kylian Mbappe snubs Real Madrid teammates when naming the five 'great' players he's played with
Home>Football>La Liga>Real Madrid
Updated 16:56 20 Dec 2024 GMTPublished 16:54 20 Dec 2024 GMT

Kylian Mbappe snubs Real Madrid teammates when naming the five 'great' players he's played with

The France forward gave his honest thoughts.

Luke Davies

Luke Davies

google discoverFollow us on Google Discover

Kylian Mbappe has named the ‘great’ teammates he has played alongside – but there was no space for any of his current Real Madrid colleagues.

Mbappe, 26, made the move from PSG to Madrid after his contract at the Ligue 1 club ran out at the end of the 2023/24 season.

The 2018 World Cup winner has had a mixed start to life at Los Blancos. Statistically, he has returned impressive numbers, having scored 12 goals in 22 competitive games.

Advert

However, it was his poor performances in the 4-0 home defeat against Barcelona and the 2-0 Champions League loss against Liverpool, in which Mbappé saw a penalty saved by Caoimhín Kelleher, that have caused him to come under fire from some supporters.

Although Mbappé is arguably the highest profile name in Carlo Ancelotti’s side, he is accompanied by legendary midfielder Luka Modric, England star Jude Bellingham and Vini Jr.

But despite their breathtaking ability on the pitch, their achievements were not enough for Mbappé to name them in his five ‘great’ teammates list.

The 26-year-old admitted he wishes he could’ve shared a dressing room with Madrid’s all-time leading goal scorer and five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.

"I've played with great players: Lionel Messi, Neymar, [Antoine] Griezmann, [Paul] Pogba, [Karim] Benzema..." Mbappé told beIN Sports.

Kylian Mbappe snubbed his Real Madrid teammates (Credit:Getty)
Kylian Mbappe snubbed his Real Madrid teammates (Credit:Getty)

Of course, Mbappé was part of the iconic PSG attack alongside Messi and Neymar between 2021 and 2023.

As for Pogba, Benzema and Griezmann, they have all been international teammates of Mbappé’s.

"It would have been fun to play with Cristiano Ronaldo - it's going to be very difficult now, but I was lucky enough to play against him, a legend of the sport," said Mbappe.

"I went to the biggest club in the world,” Mbappe added when speaking to children as part of the BeUNITED program.

"I have always said that it was the only club I would have left PSG for

"If I hadn't been able to go to Madrid, I would have stayed at PSG all my life."

"Since I was 14, everyone told me I was going to be great,” he explained.

"But when you're big, sometimes you feel small...At first, I was too hungry, and it played tricks on me because I was impatient. But I have passion and this competitive side.

"My dream now is to win trophies with my team, not individual awards. What great title is left for me? The Champions League, but I'm in the best club in the world for that."

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar, Jude Bellingham, Luka Modric

Luke Davies
Luke Davies

Journalist with expertise covering football, cricket, boxing and MMA.

X

@lukedaviesmedia

Recommended reads

Luke Riley makes bold prediction ahead of blockbuster fight on Conor McGregor v Max Holloway cardGetty ImagesForget Conor McGregor - Lone'er Kavanagh is the UFC star you should be watching this weekendGetty ImagesF1 and F3 trainer reveals gruelling physical and mental work drivers must do for each race ahead of British GPGettyDavid Croft proposes new Olympic sport with drivers from 'around the world' ahead of British GPGetty

Advert

Choose your content:

2 hours ago
4 hours ago
6 hours ago
  • Getty Images
    2 hours ago

    'Maybe he doesn't know' - Jude Bellingham doubles down on Thomas Tuchel's England criticism

    England's number 10 is happy to 'win dirty' even if the head coach wants more control

    Football
  • Getty Images
    4 hours ago

    Erling Haaland's dad branded salty for five-word reaction to England beating Norway

    Haaland senior has taken a leaf out of Egypt's book with his response to the England game

    Football
  • Getty Images
    6 hours ago

    Zlatan Ibrahimovic issues his most brutal World Cup verdict so far aimed at one England player

    Ibra singled out one player in an explosive rant after England inched through against Norway

    Football
  • ITV
    6 hours ago

    Jude Bellingham has shocking reaction to Thomas Tuchel criticising England performance

    Bellingham held nothing back

    Football
  • Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham footage goes viral amid Real Madrid chaos
  • Why Kylian Mbappe Can't Drive New BMW Car He's Been Gifted by Real Madrid
  • Kylian Mbappe 'to leave Nike' with two major brands pushing to sign Real Madrid star
  • Alvaro Arbeloa hits back at huge Kylian Mbappe claim about his Real Madrid role