This Mbappé is about to become the best version of himself. At least in terms of numbers—quantitatively. With just one more goal, he’ll equal his personal best for a single season: the 44 goals he scored in 2023–24. To date, he’s never surpassed that mark. But this season, he’s within striking distance.
Thanks to a spectacular end-of-season run—something unthinkable just a few months ago—he’s scored in six consecutive matches. He always scores, especially at La Cartuja. In total, he’s now at 43 goals. Just one more, and he equals the record.
And it feels inevitable. The sorpasso seems like only a matter of time. He still has the entire Club World Cup ahead, where he could play up to seven matches. For now, three are guaranteed: against Al Hilal (June 18), Pachuca (June 22), and Salzburg (June 27). What comes after that is uncertain. But based on current projections, a round-of-16 clash with Manchester City or Juventus is on the horizon.
Mbappé will arrive at the tournament in peak form—by far his best of the season. He hasn’t stopped scoring since roaring back to life at La Cartuja, following that nasty sprain against Arsenal. In this stretch: a hat trick at Montjuïc, two braces against Celta and Real Sociedad. Ten goals in six matches. That’s 23% of his season total in just about a month. He’s absolutely on fire.
This blistering run has made him the clear favorite for individual honors. The Pichichi is practically his—Lewandowski would need to score seven goals at San Mamés tonight to take it from him - an impossible task. That race is over. The Golden Boot, however, is still in play. If Salah scores four against Crystal Palace—unlikely, but not impossible—he could steal it.
Mbappé continues to grow. At Valdebebas, they say he’s radiating confidence. If his adaptation was at 100%, now it’s at 200%. And in the offices, they’re more convinced than ever: the future must be built around him. He’s earned his place as the cornerstone of the project. The undisputed leader. Pure meritocracy.
In a season filled with more lows than highs, Mbappé has risen to the top. And he’s on the verge of reaching his personal best. Just one goal away from matching those 44 goals he scored in 2023–24. He’s at 43—for now.