40 goals, endless brilliance—Kylian Mbappé writes a new Galáctico chapter as he prepares to inherit Modrić’s iconic No.10!
In just his first season at the Santiago Bernabéu, Kylian Mbappé has captured the hearts of Madridistas and seized the Real Madrid Player of the Season award for 2024/25. The announcement, made Thursday at Valdebebas, is both a celebration and a warning to the rest of Europe: a new king has ascended.
With 40 goals already scored across all competitions—and with the Club World Cup still to come—Mbappé has outshone every teammate, delivering masterclass performances week after week. From Champions League deciders to La Liga dominance, his consistency, pace, and killer instinct have redefined Madrid’s attacking force.
But that’s not all. The Frenchman is also set to take over Luka Modrić’s sacred No.10 jersey, symbolizing a transition of legacy at the club. And in a heartfelt letter penned to the Croatian maestro, Mbappé paid tribute, writing: “I saw greatness, and I hope to honor it.”
This season not only cements his status as the face of the new Galácticos, but it also places him at the forefront of Ballon d’Or conversations, with Mohamed Salah and Jude Bellingham among his few rivals in the running.
Mbappé has arrived. Madrid has awakened. The legacy c
ontinues.
