Mbappe Acknowledges Ronaldo as Idol and Valuable Advisor

Real Madrid’s star player, Kylian Mbappe, has openly recognized Cristiano Ronaldo as his foremost idol, expressing gratitude for the guidance he receives from the legendary figure whenever needed.

Throughout his career, Mbappe has faced Ronaldo on the field five times, securing victory only once. Their initial encounters occurred when Mbappe was with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Ronaldo played for Real Madrid.

The remaining three matches took place between France and Portugal, with Mbappe’s team winning one and drawing two against Ronaldo’s.

In a conversation with Movistar, Mbappe stated that Ronaldo holds the top position globally and serves as his idol, consistently providing support and counsel.

“Cristiano Ronaldo has consistently been my role model, a true inspiration. I am privileged to communicate with him; he provides guidance and support. He undeniably holds the number one spot. He remains a Real Madrid icon, and people continue to admire and speak about Cristiano even now,” Mbappe remarked.

Kylian Mbappe has frequently cited Cristiano Ronaldo as his role model, while also expressing admiration for Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr, who were formerly his teammates at PSG.

“I have looked up to a number of players, notably Cristiano. I grew up during his era, alongside Messi. I also had the honor of playing with Neymar, whom I greatly admired during my younger years,” Mbappe added.

In a 2024 interview with beIN Sports, Mbappe expressed his desire to have shared a locker room with Ronaldo.

“I’ve been fortunate to play alongside remarkable players such as Lionel Messi, Neymar, [Antoine] Griezmann, [Paul] Pogba, [Karim] Benzema. It would have been amazing to have played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, although that seems unlikely now. However, I was fortunate to compete against him, a true legend of the sport,” Mbappe commented.