Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe didn’t always go by the name we know today. Earlier in his career, he used a slightly different version of his name.
On Wednesday, Mbappe and his Real Madrid teammates are set to travel to Anfield to continue their UEFA Champions League campaign against Liverpool.
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However, the Reds are about to face their most formidable challenge yet against the reigning European champions.
Madrid, meanwhile, suffered a setback ahead of the match with Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior sidelined for up to three weeks due to injury. As a result, Mbappe is expected to take over the left wing in Carlo Ancelotti’s attack.
Mbappe made headlines this summer when he left Paris Saint-Germain to join Real Madrid on a free transfer.
The 25-year-old Frenchman is now one of the biggest names in global football, but not everyone knows that during his early days at AS Monaco, he went by a different name.
When Mbappe joined PSG from Monaco in 2018, he was widely known as Kylian Mbappe.
However, during his time at Monaco, his full name, Kylian Mbappe Lottin, was used professionally. Over time, he opted to simplify it to just “Mbappe” for his shirt, though the reason behind this decision has never been disclosed.
Since moving to Madrid, Mbappe has appeared in 17 matches across all competitions, scoring nine goals and providing two assists.
Following his goal against Leganes over the weekend, he remarked that he is starting to build strong chemistry with his new teammates.
He said: “Vinicius and I read each other very well. I’ve got a great relationship with him and he’s a great player.
“I think I put in a good performance. I’m starting to get up to speed with my teammates. I can play in every position and I’m ready to help the team and give my all. It’s the story of my career. I play on the right, on the left, in the middle and with two up top. It doesn’t matter to me. I want to help the team and score goals.”
