Kylian Mbappe‘s arrival at Real Madrid was one of the most anticipated transfers in recent history, especially after the French forward declined to renew his contract with Paris Saint-Germain. Now thriving in Spain, Mbappe has joined an exclusive group of Real Madrid players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, who achieved remarkable goal-scoring milestones in their debut seasons.
Although Mbappe initially struggled to adapt to life at Real Madrid — with the team facing injuries and inconsistent performances — he has recently found his rhythm, becoming a key figure in the club’s pursuit of silverware.
With his goal against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, Mbappe joined a select list of players who have scored 29 or more goals in their debut season with Real Madrid. The prestigious group includes Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Ronaldo Nazario, Davor Suker, Ivan Zamorano, and Hugo Sanchez.
While Mbappe faced criticism for his lack of impact in matches against Real Betis and Atletico Madrid, reaching this milestone underscores his influence in a relatively short period — reinforcing his status as one of the best players in the world.
The record for the most goals scored in a debut season for Real Madrid belongs to Ivan Zamorano, who netted an impressive 39 goals. With 29 goals in 41 appearances so far, Mbappe still has time to bolster his tally and challenge this record.
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Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe arrived at Real Madrid as established stars — Ronaldo from Manchester United and Mbappe from PSG. However, when comparing their debut campaigns in Madrid, the French forward is well-positioned to outshine Ronaldo’s first-year numbers.
In the 2009-10 season, Ronaldo scored 33 goals and provided 10 assists in 35 games. Despite his impressive output, Real Madrid finished the season without a trophy, crashing out in the Champions League round of 16 and finishing second to Barcelona in La Liga.
In contrast, Mbappe has already scored 29 goals and registered 4 assists in 41 matches while remaining in contention for both La Liga and the Champions League. With the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup already secured, Mbappe is on track to surpass Ronaldo’s debut season achievements — both in terms of silverware and individual stats.
