Kylian Mbappé Nears 50 LaLiga Goals, Closing in on Ronaldo’s Record
Kylian Mbappé has achieved a significant milestone in LaLiga, scoring his 50th goal on Saturday. This accomplishment positions him as the second fastest player to reach this landmark in the 21st century.
Kylian Mbappé: Second Fastest to 50 LaLiga Goals
Mbappé reached this remarkable feat during a match against Levante, where he scored a penalty in a 2-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Having joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024, he accomplished this in just 53 appearances.
LaLiga Fastest Players to 50 Goals
The following players represent the fastest to reach 50 LaLiga goals since the 2000-01 season:
| Player | Games | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 51 | Real Madrid |
| Kylian Mbappé | 53 | Real Madrid |
| Luis Suárez | 59 | Barcelona |
| Radamel Falcao | 64 | Atlético Madrid |
| Robert Lewandowski | 78 | Barcelona |
| Neymar | 84 | Barcelona |
| Gareth Bale | 87 | Real Madrid |
| Ruud van Nistelrooy | 89 | Real Madrid |
| Diego Milito | 93 | Zaragoza |
| Gonzalo Higuaín | 98 | Real Madrid |
Ronaldo achieved his 50th goal in only 51 matches for Real Madrid after his move from Manchester United in 2009. He went on to score an incredible total of 311 LaLiga goals during his time at the club.
Mbappé’s Leadership and Resilience
Following the match against Levante, Real Madrid’s new manager, Álvaro Arbeloa, praised Mbappé for his leadership qualities. Despite dealing with knee pain, he demonstrated a strong commitment to helping his team.
“He is our leader. He made a great effort to play, and he wanted to show up and help the team,” Arbeloa remarked. “He’s an incredible boy and a natural-born leader.”
As Mbappé continues his career at Real Madrid, fans will undoubtedly watch closely to see if he can emulate the scoring records set by legends like Cristiano Ronaldo.
