Mbappe is rumored to have surpassed Ronaldo?

Mbappe has surpassed Ronaldo? The data comparison is astonishing, but he said so himself...

In Real Madrid, Mbappe's name is always closely linked with Cristiano Ronaldo (Cristiano Ronaldo).

The French superstar has publicly stated that Cristiano Ronaldo has been his idol since childhood, and it was this admiration that became an important reason why he finally joined Real Madrid. However, now, an increasingly hot topic has surfaced: Has Mbappe surpassed his "god" predecessors in some aspects?

"Cristiano Ronaldo has always been my role model and the direction for my efforts." Mbappe recently accepted the Spanish Movistar+ program "Universo" Valdano said emotionally during the interview, "I feel very lucky to be able to communicate with him and get his advice. In my opinion, he is the first person in the history of Real Madrid and the benchmark for this team. Even though he has left, people still miss the magic he brought. "But I also hope to go my own way. If one day, people can remember me in the same way, it will be my greatest honor and also write a new history for Real Madrid."

These words are both sincere and full of ambition. Mbappe respects Ronaldo but never intends to live in his shadow. He aspires to become the symbol of a new generation at the Bernabeu.

The data speaks: In the second season, will Mbappe be stronger?

Although Cristiano Ronaldo has set countless records in Real Madrid for 9 years, if you only look at the performance of the first two years after the two joined (as of mid-October of the second season), Mbappe's data is even more eye-catching:

Cristiano Ronaldo (first two years): Played 43 times, scored 36 goals (including 5 penalty kicks), and assisted 3 times

Mbappe (in the first two years): played 70 times, scored 59 goals (including 12 penalty kicks), and assisted 7 times

From the perspective of total goals and the number of times he participated in attacks, Mbappe has an overall advantage. Especially this season, he is in hot form - scoring 10 goals in 9 La Liga games and deciding the outcome of almost every game. In the recent match against Getafe, it was his sword that sealed the throat and helped Real Madrid regain the top spot in the standings.

However, we must also see that Mbappe’s goals include more penalty kick opportunities, and his appearances far exceed those of Cristiano Ronaldo in the same period. This is closely related to changes in the team’s tactical arrangements and game rhythm.

In terms of efficiency comparison in the first season, Cristiano Ronaldo is still slightly better:

Cristiano Ronaldo's first season: 33 goals in 35 games, an average of one goal every 88 minutes

Mbappe's first season: 44 goals in 59 games, an average of one goal every 108 minutes

It was his second season that really allowed Mbappe to make a leap. At present, his goal frequency has soared to one goal every 64 minutes, entering "peak mode". On the other hand, Ronaldo's start to his second year at Real Madrid was not impressive.

Today, Mbappe is no longer the new player who needs to adapt to the rhythm of La Liga. Under the trust of coach Xavi Alonso, he was given captain-like responsibilities and freedom and became the true core of the team. Whether it is Vinicius, Bellingham, or other teammates, they are all willing to attack around him.

Alonso also said frankly: "I handed the keys to the team to Mbappe because he deserves it."

Of course, to truly "surpass" Ronaldo cannot be defined by the data of a few seasons. Cristiano Ronaldo's steady output in Real Madrid for nine years, his dominant performance in the Champions League, and his profound impact on the club's spiritual level are still unreachable.

Mbappe was already 25 years old when he joined, a few years older than Cristiano Ronaldo. Whether he can maintain such a terrifying scoring efficiency for a long time will be the biggest test of his career.

More importantly, the two have different styles, different eras, and the fans’ emotional memories are also different. Comparisons may always exist, but Mbappe's goal has never been to copy Ronaldo, but to become Mbappe.