Time Flies: Ethan Mbappe Makes Debut Alongside Older Brother in Heartwarming Moment

• There were two Mbappes on the field for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday
• 16-year-old Ethan Mbappe made his debut for the Parisians against FC Metz
• His brother, Kylian Mbappe scored two goals on his 25th birthday in their win

There was a rare sight on Wednesday, December 20, during Paris Saint-Germain's game against Metz, as two Mbappes graced it at some point.

Ethan Mbappe, Kylian Mbappe’s younger brother, made his debut for the French club in a heartwarming moment.

The older Mbappe had put his side firmly in control of the game with a brace, which helped PSG to a 3-1 win in their final game of 2023.

Towards the dying stages, PSG boss, Luis Enrique decided to give Ethan his debut as the youngster, who turns 17 on December 29, was brought on in the second half of added time.

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While he did not get too many minutes during the game, it was delightful to see Ethan share a professional game alongside his superstar older brother.

According to Fan Nation, the younger Mbappe attempted nine passes during his cameo and they were all successful.

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Ethan was present at his older brother’s unveiling as a PSG player in 2017, according to ESPN. Back then, he was barely 10 years old and few would have envisioned him playing alongside his brother six years later.

In his youth career, the younger Mbappe brother developed mainly as a defensive-minded midfielder and played for the French team at a youth level. However, he is yet to make his senior debut for the national team.

Ethan started his career with AS Bondy but signed for PSG in 2017 as a youth player, the same year Mbappe joined the French giants. Interestingly, both Mbappes are contracted at the club until 2024.

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PSG go five points clear

Meanwhile, PSG’s win over Metz ensured they closed the year at the top of Ligue 1, five points clear of their closest opponents, OGC Nice, with Monaco in third.

Kylian Mbappe’s brace, which included a superb long-range strike to lead the Parisians to victory, marked his 19th strikes across all competitions this season.

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Sports Brief also previously reported on Kylian Mbappe winning his 11th award as Ligue's Player of the Month, receiving the prize after PSG's game against FC Metz.

The Frenchman is currently one of the best players in the world since his breakout season in 2016 at AS Monaco - the first team to break the Parisians' monopoly of Ligue 1.