Last updated: October 9, 2026.
Kylian Mbappé scored 10 goals at the 2026 World Cup and left it as the highest scorer in the tournament’s history, with 22. France finished fourth. The Kylian Mbappé family watched a boy from Bondy pass Lionel Messi’s record at 27.
That family is unusually close to the work. His mother manages his business. His father coached the club where he started. One brother played professionally before him and another plays in Ligue 1 now.
Who Are Kylian Mbappé’s Parents?
Kylian Mbappé’s parents are Wilfrid Mbappé and Fayza Lamari. He was born in Paris on December 20, 1998, and grew up in Bondy, a suburb north-east of the city.
Wilfrid is a football coach who was born in Cameroon. Fayza is a former handball player whose parents came from Algeria. They were partners for many years, signed a civil partnership in 2016 and separated in 2022. Both have stayed involved in their sons’ careers.
Who Is Fayza Lamari, His Mother?
Fayza Lamari was born in Bondy on September 17, 1974. Her family is Kabyle, from Amizour in northern Algeria.
She played handball for the Bondy club from 1990 to 2001, during years when the team competed in the French women’s top division. After studying educational sciences, she worked as an instructor in local recreation centres.
She gave that up when Kylian joined Monaco’s academy as a teenager. From then on she advised him on money, image rights and communications. In 2022 she played a central part in his talks with both Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
The same year she set up her own agency to represent players, including her sons. She also runs Inspired by KM, the foundation Kylian started in 2020 to help young people aged 13 to 21 with education, sport and culture. French radio has called her one of the most powerful figures in football.
Who Is Wilfrid Mbappé, His Father?
Wilfrid Mbappé was born in Douala, Cameroon, on October 11, 1970. His family comes from Djébalè, an island in the estuary near the city.
He played football at regional level in France and then coached at AS Bondy for more than 20 years. Kylian joined the club at six and learned the game there, often in his father’s sessions.
Kylian was not the only professional to come through. William Saliba, Jonathan Ikoné and Sébastien Corchia all played at AS Bondy as boys during Wilfrid’s time there.
Wilfrid later stepped back from coaching to advise Kylian on football decisions. In a 2022 interview with L’Équipe he said the modern game was more about money and business than about love of the sport.
Does Kylian Mbappé Have Brothers?
Yes. Kylian Mbappé has a younger brother, Ethan, and an older adopted brother, Jirès Kembo Ekoko. All three have played professional football.
Ethan Mbappé
Ethan Mbappé was born in Montreuil on December 29, 2006. He is a midfielder. He started at AS Bondy and joined Paris Saint-Germain’s academy in 2017, the year Kylian signed for the club.
He made his league debut for PSG against Metz on December 20, 2023, aged 16. It was Kylian’s 25th birthday.
When Kylian left Paris in 2024, Ethan left too. He signed a three-year contract with Lille that July. Injuries limited his first season. In 2025-26 he played 22 times and scored three goals, the first of them a late winner against Toulouse.
Ethan is also the source of the most copied goal celebration in football. Kylian’s pose, arms folded with his hands tucked under them, is what Ethan used to do after beating him at FIFA on the console.
Jirès Kembo Ekoko
Jirès Kembo Ekoko was born in Kinshasa on January 8, 1988. His father, Kembo Uba Kembo, played for Zaire at the 1974 World Cup.
His mother sent him to France at six for his education. He lived in Bondy, joined AS Bondy, and was later adopted by the Mbappé family. He was ten years old when Kylian was born.
He went through the national academy at Clairefontaine and became a forward for Rennes, where he played 141 times. He later played in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Turkey. Kylian has often said that watching Jirès turn professional showed him it could be done.
Where Did Kylian Mbappé Grow Up?
Kylian Mbappé grew up in Bondy, in the Seine-Saint-Denis department. He went to a private Catholic school there, where teachers found him bright but hard to keep still.
He left home at 14 to join Monaco’s academy in July 2013. He made his first-team debut in December 2015, a few weeks before he turned 17, and won the French title with Monaco in 2017.
Is Kylian Mbappé French, Cameroonian or Algerian?
Kylian Mbappé is French. He was born and raised in France and has played for France since youth level. His father’s family is from Cameroon and his mother’s family is from Algeria, so he was eligible for all three countries.
He became France captain in March 2023.
How Did His Family Shape His Career?
Every big move in Kylian Mbappé’s career was negotiated by a parent. He joined Paris Saint-Germain on loan in August 2017 in a deal with a purchase option of €180 million. He won six league titles there and left as the club’s record scorer, with 256 goals.
He moved to Real Madrid on a free transfer in June 2024 and signed a five-year contract. He wore number 9 in his first season and took the number 10 shirt for his second.
The exit from Paris ended in court. Mbappé claimed unpaid wages and bonuses from his final months. On December 16, 2025, a Paris labour court ordered PSG to pay him about €60 million.
How Was His 2025-26 Season at Real Madrid?
It was the best season of his club career. Kylian Mbappé scored 42 goals in 44 games in all competitions. His 25 league goals won him a second Pichichi Trophy as La Liga’s top scorer. He was also the Champions League’s top scorer, with 15.
He scored four times against Olympiacos, including the second-fastest hat-trick in Champions League history. He also matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s club record of 59 goals in a calendar year.
How Did Kylian Mbappé Do at the 2026 World Cup?
Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot with 10 goals and four assists. He is the first player to win it at two World Cups. His total of 22 World Cup goals is now the record, ahead of Lionel Messi.
He won his 100th cap on June 22 and scored twice in a 3-0 win over Iraq. France lost 2-0 to Spain in the semi-final. In the third-place match they lost 6-4 to England, and Mbappé scored twice.
He has now played in three World Cups. He won the first, in 2018, at 19. He scored a hat-trick in the 2022 final and lost on penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kylian Mbappé’s mother? Fayza Lamari, a former handball player from Bondy with Algerian Kabyle roots. She manages his business interests and runs his foundation.
Who is Kylian Mbappé’s father? Wilfrid Mbappé, a Cameroonian-born coach who worked at AS Bondy for more than 20 years.
Does Kylian Mbappé have a brother? He has two. Ethan, born in 2006, plays for Lille. Jirès Kembo Ekoko, born in 1988, was adopted by the family and played for Rennes.
Where does his goal celebration come from? From his brother Ethan, who struck the pose after beating him at FIFA video games.
Where is Kylian Mbappé from? He was born in Paris and raised in Bondy, in the city’s north-eastern suburbs.
How many World Cup goals has he scored? Twenty-two across three tournaments, the most of any player.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Kylian Mbappé, career record and 2026 World Cup
- Wikipedia: Fayza Lamari, citing Le Parisien, Madame Figaro, L’Équipe and RMC
- Wikipedia: Wilfrid Mbappé
- Wikipedia: Ethan Mbappé, appearances and goals
- Wikipedia: Jirès Kembo Ekoko, citing Le JDD
- SuperSport: French court orders PSG to pay Mbappé
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