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Kylian Mbappé became the youngest player to reach 100 Champions League appearances at age 27, surpassing Lionel Messi's previous record. The milestone occurred during Real Madrid's match against Roma on October 14, 2026.
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Kylian Mbappé has become the youngest player in history to reach 100 appearances in the UEFA Champions League. The Real Madrid forward achieved the milestone at age 27 during a match against Roma on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Stadio Olimpico.
Mbappé surpassed the previous record held by Lionel Messi, who reached the 100-appearance mark at age 28. Messi set the prior benchmark against Roma in September 2015. According to reports, Mbappé was 27 years and 298 days old when he reached the century mark, while Messi was 28 years and 84 days old when he achieved the same feat.
Mbappé lined up at center forward in the starting lineup for Real Madrid, managed by José Mourinho. This appearance marked his 100th in the competition, breaking down as 9 appearances for Monaco, 64 for Paris Saint-Germain, and 27 for Real Madrid, according to UEFA records.
Mbappé made his Champions League debut as a 17-year-old with Monaco in September 2016. He has scored 71 goals in the competition. This includes the opening goal in Real Madrid's 2-1 victory over Inter Milan last month.
In the previous season, Mbappé led the Champions League scoring chart with 15 goals. His performance included the second-fastest hat trick in competition history, scored against Olympiacos in six minutes and 42 seconds.
According to UEFA, Mbappé is the 57th player to make 100 appearances in the Champions League. He is the fifth French player to reach this milestone. He is also the second player to reach 100 appearances this season, following Real Madrid teammate Thibaut Courtois, who became the first Belgian to reach the landmark on Matchday 1.
Mbappé is one of eight players to have scored on their 100th Champions League appearance. The others include Antoine Griezmann, Robert Lewandowski, Toni Kroos, Andrea Pirlo, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimović, and Thierry Henry.
This record highlights Mbappé's sustained elite performance in Europe's premier club competition from a young age. By breaking a record held by Lionel Messi, widely considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, Mbappé reinforces his status as a leading figure in modern football. The achievement underscores his longevity and consistency across three different clubs—Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid—within the Champions League framework.
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