Kylian Mbappé’s long-awaited arrival at Real Madrid didn’t just live up to the hype—it tore up the record books. In just one season, the French superstar achieved what many legends couldn’t in multiple years. Here are 12 jaw-dropping records Mbappé set in his debut season at the Santiago Bernabéu:
- Highest Scoring Debutant in Real Madrid History
Mbappé netted 43 goals in all competitions—no player has ever scored more for Real Madrid in their first season. - First Real Madrid Player to Win the European Golden Boot Since Ronaldo
With 31 league goals, Mbappé ended La Liga as top scorer and became the first Real Madrid player since Cristiano Ronaldo to win the European Golden Boot. - Seven-Time League Top Scorer in the League, But His First Golden Boot Comes at Madrid
Despite leading the scoring charts in Ligue 1 for 6 straight seasons, it was only after joining Madrid that he finally clinched his first European Golden Boot. - A Unique Trio: World Cup, UCL & European Golden Boot Winner
Mbappé became the only player in history to win the World Cup Golden Boot, UEFA Champions League Golden Boot, and European Golden Boot in his career. - Scored in His First Four Finals for Real Madrid
The Frenchman hit the net in four different finals (Supercopa, Copa del Rey, UEFA Super Cup, and Champions League)—winning two and losing two. A feat no other Madrid player achieved in the 21st century. - First Player to Score in His First Four El Clásicos—All Defeats
Mbappé scored in all four El Clásicos this season, but remarkably, Real Madrid lost every one of them to arch-rivals Barcelona. - First European Trophy of His Career with Madrid
Despite all his individual brilliance, Mbappé had never lifted a European trophy—until this season. He won the UEFA Super Cup, scoring in the final against Atalanta. - Only the Second Madrid Debutant to Win Player of the Season
Following in the footsteps of Jude Bellingham, Mbappé became just the second player in Real Madrid history to be named Player of the Season in his debut campaign. Not even Cristiano Ronaldo achieved that. - First Real Madrid Player to Score a Hat-Trick in El Clásico in His Debut Season
In a historic performance, Mbappé scored a hat-trick against Barcelona, becoming the first Madrid debutant to do so. - Scored His First Career Free Kick—Against Barcelona
Adding another layer to his game, Mbappé bagged his first-ever career free-kick goal, and fittingly, it came in a high-stakes clash against Barcelona. - First Real Madrid Player to Score in 6 Different Competitions in Debut Season
From La Liga to the Champions League, Mbappé scored in six different competitions in one season—an incredible mark of versatility and consistency. - Scored Against Both Barcelona and Atlético Madrid in His Debut Season
Even Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t score against both of Madrid’s biggest rivals in his first year. Mbappé did it with style, leaving his mark in every derby.
Mbappé’s debut campaign at Real Madrid was nothing short of historic. From golden boots to derby hat-tricks, he’s already written himself into club folklore. If this is just the beginning, the best may be yet to come.
