The young striker of the Team de France made this Thursday the cover of the international edition of the prestigious American magazine "Time". The 19-year-old footballer appears under the title: "Mbappé is the future of football" and is among the "leaders of tomorrow".
New proof of the impressive size that has taken the young Paris Saint-Germain striker since the 2018 World Cup. At just 19 years old, Kylian Mbappe was this Thursday in Une of the prestigious Time Magazine, for the international edition, in the part of the "Next Generation Leader" series .
The magazine traces its meteoric rise. "His breathtaking football technique propelled him to the forefront of the international scene in just a few months," says Time. He earns more money than he ever dreamed. Nike draws sneakers in his name. And Lebron James absolutely wants to see him when he goes to town in a few days. "
Vivienne Walt, the interviewer, explains her meeting with French: "I asked Mbappe how he managed the huge celebrity at 19 years old. He told me he was clinging to family truths and that the key was humility, respect and lucidity.
Out now: My @TIME international cover interview on @KMbappe. I asked Mbappe how he's handling mega-fame, at 19. He tells me he's going to be home truths from mom, says the key is "respect, humility, lucidity." Thank you Kylian and the Mbappé family. pic.twitter.com/lbMSO0u5xH
- Vivienne Walt (@vivwalt) October 11, 2018Author of a quadruple with Paris SG against Lyon on October 7 in Ligue 1, the French is one of the main contenders for the Ballon d'Or which crowned each year the best player in the world and will be awarded on December 3.
The young Parsian should be the leader of the attack of the French team this Thursday night in Guingamp against Iceland in a friendly match.