Captain Mbappé reveals his two role models at PSG | OneFootball

Kylian Mbappé, 26, opened up on Téléfoot about his role as captain of the French national team, inspired by several strong figures he encountered at Paris Saint-Germain. The striker notably mentioned Marquinhos, 31, whom he praised for his loyalty and his ability to embody the club’s identity.

Mbappé: “Marqui, a real joker, someone who has absorbed the club’s DNA”

Kylian Mbappé (26) paid a sincere, almost brotherly tribute to Marquinhos (31), which speaks volumes about the bond they forged at Paris Saint-Germain. Beneath his words, there’s a sense of gratitude: that of a player who became captain of Les Bleus, aware of what he owes to those who guided him without ever stifling him. Marquinhos, a silent yet constant captain, embodies that quiet authority—one that asserts itself not through words but through consistency, respect, and loyalty.

By highlighting his humor and attachment to the Parisian DNA, Mbappé describes a complete captain: human, competitive, and deeply aligned with the club he defends. This testimony goes beyond simple camaraderie. It reflects clear-eyed admiration, that of a leader in the making who knows how to recognize the value of the model who came before him—and perhaps, unconsciously, the desire to be worthy of it in turn.

With Sergio Ramos also as a role model, Mbappé surely has all the qualities to be a good leader. It’s hard to find someone more emblematic and charismatic than the former Real Madrid and Spain star.

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