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FootballKylian Mbappe Becomes PSG’s Joint All Time Top Scorer After Brace Against Marseille
- Kylian Mbappé has scored an eyewatering 200 goals for Paris Saint-Germain in all competitions, matching Edinson Cavani's record
- Mbappe reached his latest landmark for PSG as his side thumped rivals Marseille on Sunday
- Mbappe is averaging a goal per game this season, scoring 29 goals in 29 matches
Kylian Mbappe etched his name in Paris Saint-Germain's history after bagging a brace against Olympique Marseille.
The former AS Monaco prodigy, who has been touted as the heir-apparent to the Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi title, is living up to the billing.
At the tender age of 24, Mbappe became PSG'a all-time joint top scorer with 200 goals, drawing level with Edinson Cavani, per OptaJean.
Despite his young age, the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot winner achieved his feat in 54 games less than Cavani.
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In PSG's 53 years of existence, many prolific finishers have passed through the Parc des Princes, with the club boasting legends such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Portuguese striker Pauleta.
PSG's all-time top scorer ranking
Kylian Mbappe shares the honours with Edinson Cavani, who currently plays for Valencia after a brief stint with Manchester United.
Behind Mbappe and Messi is the enigmatic Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who scored 156 goals in just 180 games for PSG, per GOAL.
Currently recuperating from a knee injury, Neymar finds himself in fourth position with 111 goals in 159 appearances for Les Parisiens.
Here is the video of Mbappe's 200th goal:
Mbappe recreates Mundial goal
Kylian Mbappe recreated his 2022 World Cup final goal as Paris Saint-Germain recorded an emphatic win over Olympique Marseille.
The Frenchman scored a sensational volley after he was put through on goal by a sumptuous Lionel Messi assist.
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AthleticsMbappe's goal against Marseille was a complete replica of his strike against Messi's Argentina in the Grand Finale of the World Cup.
Ronaldo receives love from Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe and a raft of football stars demonstrated their admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo following the latter's second hattrick in the Saudi Pro League.
Ronaldo continued his hot streak in front of goal when he bagged a hattrick in Al-Nassr's resounding win over Damac on Saturday.
The 38-year-old's popularity among his fellow football stars is well-documented. Hence it came as no surprise as football stars of his ilk celebrated his achievement.