Since breaking into the world of football some three years ago with AS Monaco in Ligue 1, Kylian Mbappé has become a global superstar, and he is still just 19 years old.
The striker helped fire his country France to win their second World Cup crown this past summer in Russia, but the youngster is not content to rest on his laurels, as he continues to elevate his aready lofty status within the game.
After earning the title of one of the most expensive players ever last summer, with his move to French giants Paris Saint Germain; Mbappé's impressive display against Germany this week had fans claiming that he could perhaps be in the running for 'World's fastest man'.
In France's UEFA Nations League tie with Germany this week, the forward demonstrated his raw ability by using his blistering pace to fly past multiple Germany players, before shimmying past Mats Hummels, and firing a wicked low cross into the visitor's penalty area.
Sadly for Mbappé, none of his French teammates could keep up with his pace, and so the would-be fabulous assist was eventually dealt with by the German defence.
October 17, 2018
Of course Jamaica's Usain Bolt holds that prestigious honour; newly a professional footballer himself with Australian side Central Coast Mariners, Bolt recorded a 100m sprint in an incredible 9.58 seconds at the 2009 Athletics World Championships in Berlin.
And although Mbappé showed incredible pace in his sprint down the wing against Germany, the Frenchman has a long way to go in order to be crowned the fastest man on the planet.
In the meantime, 19 year old Mbappé will just have to console himself with his footballing honours; including the World Cup, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, U19 European Championship, as well as a host of individual awards including the European Golden Boy award and the Best Young Player at the World Cup this past summer to name but a few.
October 12, 2018