What did Mbappe say about CR7?

Mbappé Pays Tribute to Ronaldo: "He's My Idol"

Kylian Mbappé has never hidden his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo, and once again he made it clear—this time with heartfelt words following a milestone moment in his Real Madrid career. In an interview with Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Mbappé reflected on his first full season with the club, drawing a powerful parallel to the legacy left by his childhood hero.

"It's incredible, in my first [full] year to be able to do what Cristiano did," Mbappé said, his voice carrying both awe and reverence. For a player of his stature to acknowledge Ronaldo so publicly underscores just how deeply CR7’s influence runs—not just in football, but in the ambitions of the next generation.

Mbappé didn’t stop there. He went on to call Ronaldo “the best player in Real Madrid’s history,” a bold statement from someone now wearing the same white jersey and playing on the same hallowed turf. “The celebration is for him,” he added, likely referring to a recent goal gesture that mimicked Ronaldo’s iconic jump-and-point roar.

It’s a poignant passing of the torch moment, even if Ronaldo is still active. From training routines to work ethic to on-pitch excellence, Ronaldo set a standard that few can match. And for Mbappé—now carving out his own legacy at the Bernabéu—paying homage feels less like flattery and more like a personal mission statement.

As the 2025 season unfolds, comparisons will persist. But in that simple quote, Mbappé reminds us that even the most dazzling superstars once had idols. And for him, Cristiano Ronaldo remains at the top.