Kylian Mbappe is experiencing the most prolific period of his career at Real Madrid, with the French forward exceeding a goals-per-game average of over one for the first time since his arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu.
As he enters his third season in Spain, Mbappe has netted 17 goals in just 16 appearances across all competitions, maintaining an impressive streak of seven consecutive matches where he has scored for Los Blancos.
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Mbappe Raising the Bar
According to AS, his scoring rate has improved each season, increasing from 0.75 goals per game during his first year to 0.95 last season. This year, it has further ascended to 1.06.
In red-hot form. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Since joining Real Madrid in 2024, Mbappe has achieved a remarkable total of 103 goals in 119 matches, contributing to 38.64% of the team’s total goals.
His current performance highlights that he continues to be Los Blancos’ most dependable source of goals.
Currently recovering from a minor knock, the Frenchman’s scoring rate reflects a consistent performance, with him finding the net in 75% of matches this season and converting about 20% of his attempts into goals.
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These statistics underscore how challenging he has become to defend against. This shows that Mbappe does not require numerous chances to make an impact, and his skill in converting opportunities into goals is crucial to Real Madrid’s offensive capabilities.
Real Madrid’s main attacking threat. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Raphinha Keeping Pace in Goalscoring Race
Nevertheless, another forward is currently outperforming Mbappe in terms of scoring. Barcelona’s Raphinha has tallied 19 goals in just 14 matches, putting him ahead in the current goalscoring standings.
The Brazilian has established himself as one of Mbappe’s primary competitors, alongside renowned strikers like Harry Kane of Bayern Munich and Erling Haaland of Manchester City.
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For Mbappe, the objective extends beyond simply increasing his individual score. He aims for those goals to contribute to victories and make this campaign the most successful in his Real Madrid career, having yet to secure a major trophy since his transfer from PSG in 2024.
