In the world of football, opinions fly fast and loyalty runs deep—but there comes a point when facts must override tribal bias. Kylian Mbappé, currently leading the scoring charts across Europe and delivering match-winning performances for Real Madrid, continues to face an odd level of skepticism—particularly from fans of English clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United, whose own attacking situations remain underwhelming.
It’s time for those fanbases—and the wider football community—to give Mbappé the respect he has more than earned.
Mbappé Is Not Just Good—He’s Generational
Let’s start with the numbers. Mbappé has already scored 46 goals in all competitions this season (and we’re only in August), including a recent brace in Real Madrid’s 3–0 dismantling of Real Oviedo. Since joining Madrid, he has hit the ground running, justifying the hype, the price tag, and the pressure.
He has won the 2024/25 European Golden Boot, is the current La Liga top scorer, and continues to be decisive in Champions League fixtures. In short: he is delivering at the highest level, consistently.
Meanwhile, in the Premier League…
Look at Chelsea and Manchester United’s Strikers
Let’s call it what it is: Chelsea and United have spent hundreds of millions, yet neither club has a striker who can match Mbappé’s influence—or even come close.
🔵 Chelsea:
Nicolas Jackson remains inconsistent.
The club’s attacking build-up has promise but lacks a clinical finisher.
Chelsea fans boast about youth and potential, but potential doesn’t win trophies—production does.
🔴 Manchester United:
Rasmus Højlund, while promising, has struggled to hit double digits consistently in the league.
There’s no modern-day Van Nistelrooy or Rooney.
Marcus Rashford blows hot and cold, and rarely operates as a true No. 9.
When you compare that with Mbappé’s week-in, week-out output, the gap becomes embarrassing.
Why the Disrespect?
A few reasons explain the unwarranted criticism of Mbappé:
He didn’t choose the Premier League: For many English fans, this is unforgivable. But that’s not his fault—Real Madrid was always his dream, and he had the courage to hold out for it.
Social media narratives: Some fans reduce his legacy to PSG’s Champions League failures, ignoring that he carried France to a World Cup and nearly to another at just 24.
Jealousy disguised as criticism: Let’s be honest—Chelsea and United fans would trade strikers in a heartbeat if Mbappé suddenly became available.
Mbappé Is What Their Strikers Aspire to Be
Mbappé is not just scoring goals—he’s defining games. He’s doing what United wanted from Højlund, what Chelsea expected from Jackson, and what both clubs have failed to get from big-money signings in recent years (Lukaku, Morata, Sancho, etc.).
He’s showing what a true elite forward looks like:
Consistent end product
Big-game mentality
Tactical intelligence
World-class fitness and commitment
If Chelsea or United had him in their squad right now, they’d be title contenders.
The Verdict
You don’t have to support Real Madrid—or even like Kylian Mbappé personally—to acknowledge greatness.
But if you’re a Chelsea or Manchester United fan watching your team struggle to find the net while Mbappé scores for fun on the world’s biggest stage, perhaps it’s time to stop the banter and start giving credit where it’s due.
Because whether fans admit it or not, Mbappé is the striker they all wish they had.
Respect isn’t given—it’s earned. And Kylian Mbappé has earned it tenfold.
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