Kylian Mbappe has all the attributes one would expect of a young player – pace, energy, and explosive talent being just a few.
However, it’s his veteran-like composure that is truly setting him apart.
The 18-year-old is in the middle of a purple patch in front of goal, but even more admirable than his scoring record is the fact that he converts chances better than anyone in Europe’s top five leagues.
As you can see in this tweet from our friends at WhoScored.com.
Kylian Mbappe: Of the 59 players to score 10+ goals, @KMbappe has the best conversion rate (32.4%) in Europe's top 5 leagues this season pic.twitter.com/TAHWpQFHPq
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) March 20, 2017
His clinical finishing has now become vital to Monaco as they pursue success in Ligue 1 and the Champions League.
Where does Mbappe rank among young players who have burst onto the scene in recent years?
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