Key Takeaways:
- Kylian Mbappé netted twice in Real Madrid’s 4:0 triumph over Valencia, elevating his total to 235 goals in Europe’s top five leagues
- Mbappé has overtaken Thierry Henry, who had scored 233 league goals, to become the third-highest French scorer in Europe
- Karim Benzema leads the ranking with 281 goals, while Bernard Lacombe is second with 255
Mbappé’s Historic Milestone
Kylian Mbappé has reached a significant personal achievement after scoring two goals in Real Madrid’s commanding 4:0 victory against Valencia. These goals increased his tally in Europe’s top five leagues to 235, enabling him to surpass Thierry Henry’s mark of 233 and enter the top three French goal scorers in major European competitions.
🔴 𝗞𝗬𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘́ 𝗗𝗘́𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗬 𝗔𝗨 𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗥𝗘 𝗗𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝟱 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗦 ! 👏🇫🇷
235 – Kylian Mbappé
233 – Thierry Henry pic.twitter.com/pFNiH9DZFH— Vibes Foot (@VibesFoot) November 1, 2025
Top French Goalscorers in Europe’s Elite Leagues
| Rank | Player | Total Goals | Main Clubs (Goals) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karim Benzema | 281 | Real Madrid (238), Lyon (43) |
| 2 | Bernard Lacombe | 255 | Lyon (149), Bordeaux (137), Saint-Étienne (19) |
| 3 | Kylian Mbappé | 235 | Paris Saint-Germain (175), Monaco (16), Real Madrid (44) |
| 4 | Thierry Henry | 233 | Multiple clubs |
Season Progress and Future Prospects
Since joining Real Madrid, Mbappé has already scored 44 goals for the Spanish giants. His contributions for Paris Saint-Germain stand at 175 goals, and he scored 16 times for Monaco. Just days ago, he was recognised with the Golden Boot award for topping the scoring charts last season.
So far this season, Mbappé has registered 13 goals in 11 appearances for Real Madrid. With a number of matches remaining in the current campaign, he has the opportunity to eclipse Bernard Lacombe’s total of 255 and move into second position among French scorers. Should Mbappé maintain his prolific scoring form, Karim Benzema’s record of 281 may also be within reach before long.
