French star Kylian Mbappe has captivated fans and experts at the World Cup in Russia as the teenage star has shown his brute pace along with deft touches and creativity.
The 19-year old’s maturity has impressed former Brazil star Kaka, who praised how Mbappe uses his pace to great effect.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. “I think the best thing we can say about him is his speed, and how quickly he can run,” Kaka, speaking courtesy of Adidas, told Omnisport.
Kaka pointed out that it’s not just running at pace but that his maturity shows in the way he runs at defenders with control and uses the ball.
“Of course he's not just running because he has very good control when he is running.
“And he is also just 19 years old, but he sometimes seems like he is 35 years old – very mature, controls the game, [makes] good choices.
“I think he's got a very, very good future and to see a 19-year old player playing and performing like he is performing at this World Cup – we are blessed to see something like that.”
Mbappe, who is only playing his first ever World Cup has the chance to win his country a second world title if he can perform the way he has been throughout this showpiece event.
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