Mbappe Tipped to Emulate Messi and Ronaldo by Ex Arsenal Defender

• Former France international claims Kylian Mbappe will reach the level of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
• Mbappe is one of the best players in the world and has a chance to win his second World Cup title
• Mbappe's France and Messi's Argentina face off in the 2022 World Cup final on Sunday

Kylian Mbappe, 23, is a superstar in the world of football. At his young age, he's achieved so much and could add to that on Sunday if France beat Argentina to win the 2022 World Cup.

Former France defender William Gallas has said that Mbappe will soon reach the level of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The PSG superstar catapulted himself to superstardom a few years ago at the 2018 World Cup final, cementing his status as one of the most gifted players in the world.

He has lived up to the hype and is back again at the World Cup final looking to score and win the trophy for the second time in a row.

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In the 2018 World Cup with Les Bleus, he became only the second teenager, after Pele, to score in a final, per Squawka. Ronaldo and Messi have dominated the sport for nearly 20 years.

Mbappe tipped to emulate Ronaldo and Messi

Ex-Arsenal, France and Chelsea defender William Gallas has said that his compatriot can match Ronaldo and Messi and even break the records they've set, per Goal.

“I think Kylian Mbappe can reach the heights of Messi and Ronaldo. Kylian will want to be the best and it will be on his mind. Messi and Ronaldo set good examples for him so he will want to break all of their records."

Blessed with blistering speed, elite dribbling and finishing ability, Mbappe has all the attributes to remain at the top of the sport for the next few years.

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Gallas added that even if Mbappe wins his second World Cup on Sunday, his status will be elevated.

"If he wins his second World Cup, he certainly would be a legend."

Mbappe has netted a tournament-high five goals at the 2022 World Cup, alongside Argentine captain Messi. Ronaldo and Portugal were eliminated in the quarter-final by Morocco.

Records Mbappe will break

Sports Brief earlier reported on seven World Cup records Mbappe will break in his career.

Mbappe became the second teenager to score at a World Cup final when he did so in the 2018 edition.

If he maintains his current productivity rate, the PSG star will score more goals at the World Cup, break the French goalscoring record at the football showpiece and surpass Messi's longevity.

He could also play the most games at the tournament and most appearances for France.