Euro 2020 Tournament Performance and Statistics
France National Team Results
Kylian Mbappe scored 8 goals in Euro 2020 qualifying and 4 goals during the tournament itself. France reached the round of 16, losing to Switzerland in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw. Mbappe finished as the joint-second top scorer of the tournament alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, behind Patrik Schick. His 4 goals included a hat trick against Argentina in the group stage and a goal against Switzerland in the knockout round. The tournament was held across 11 European cities in 2021, with the final at Wembley Stadium in London. France's total prize money from UEFA was approximately 34 million euros based on their progression to the round of 16. Mbappe's market value at the time was estimated at 180 million euros by Transfermarkt, the leading football valuation platform Transfermarkt.
Individual Match Data and Impact
Mbappe played 5 matches in Euro 2020, accumulating 437 minutes of play. He completed 28 successful dribbles, the highest in the tournament, and created 12 chances. His expected goals (xG) was 3.8, indicating his finishing was slightly below his shot quality. France's total expected goals in the tournament was 9.2, with Mbappe contributing 37% of that output. His sprint speed was recorded at 36 km/h in the match against Argentina, making him the fastest player in the tournament that match. The tournament generated 2.4 billion viewers globally, with Mbappe's matches attracting the highest viewership for France. His jersey sales ranked third globally during the tournament, behind only Messi and Ronaldo. The data is sourced from UEFA's official technical report and Opta statistics UEFA Official Website.
Transfer Value and Contract Status
PSG Contract and Salary Details
Mbappe's contract with Paris Saint-Germain was set to expire in June 2022. His annual salary was reported at 72 million euros before taxes, making him the highest-paid athlete in France. The contract included a release clause of 180 million euros. PSG's total wage bill for the 2020-21 season was 740 million euros, with Mbappe accounting for 9.7% of that total. The club's revenue for that season was 654 million euros, with Mbappe's marketing value estimated at 120 million euros annually. His sponsorship deals with Nike and Hublot contributed an estimated 20 million euros in annual income from endorsements. The financial details are based on Forbes' annual highest-paid athletes list Forbes.
Future Transfer Speculation and Clubs
Real Madrid was the primary suitor for Mbappe throughout the Euro 2020 period. The club had been planning the signing since 2018, with Florentino Perez publicly stating his desire to sign Mbappe. Manchester City and Liverpool were also linked but were considered less likely destinations due to Financial Fair Play regulations. The transfer was expected to be a world-record deal exceeding 200 million euros. Mbappe's agent, Faisal Hampret, was in negotiations with Real Madrid for a pre-contract agreement. The potential move would have made Mbappe the most expensive player in history, surpassing Neymar's 222 million euro transfer fee. The speculation was covered extensively by ESPN and Sky Sports