{"id":7085,"date":"2024-10-02T09:14:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T09:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/?p=7085"},"modified":"2024-10-02T09:16:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T09:16:52","slug":"kylian-mbappes-surprising-free-kick-record-a-deeper-dive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/kylian-mbappes-surprising-free-kick-record-a-deeper-dive","title":{"rendered":"Kylian Mbapp\u00e9’s Surprising Free-Kick Record: A Deeper Dive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/a> is renowned for his blistering speed, technical prowess, and goal-scoring ability, making him one of the most feared forwards in world football. While his all-around offensive game is widely admired, there\u2019s one surprising area where Mbapp\u00e9’s record is not as stellar as many might expect: free kicks.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Free-Kick Struggles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite his overall goal-scoring brilliance, Mbapp\u00e9’s record with direct free kicks has not been as prolific as other aspects of his game. Throughout his career, Mbapp\u00e9 has taken numerous free kicks for Real Madrid<\/a>, Paris Saint-Germain<\/a>, and the French national team<\/a>. However, he has not built a reputation as a reliable free-kick taker, especially compared to some of his peers like Lionel Messi<\/a>, or Cristiano Ronaldo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, Mbapp\u00e9 has scored 0 goals directly from free kicks, Somewhat surprising stat given his outstanding technical ability in other areas. What’s even more surprising is that despite his poor performance in free kicks, Los Blancos decided that he’ll be the team\u2019s primary free-kick taker following the retirement of Toni Kroos<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why the Struggle?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the reasons for Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s underwhelming free-kick record could be the role he plays on the field. At both PSG and France, Mbapp\u00e9 is often not the first-choice free-kick taker, with more experienced set-piece specialists stepping up for these duties. This limited opportunity could be a factor in his lower success rate when it comes to free kicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, free kicks require a very specific set of skills, including precision, placement, and the ability to curve the ball over or around a defensive wall \u2014 elements that players hone over time. Mbapp\u00e9, still in his early 20s, may develop this aspect of his game as he continues to mature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interestingly, Mbapp\u00e9 is not alone in this regard. His fellow superstar and scoring machine, Erling Haaland<\/a>, also lacks a record of direct free-kick goals. Despite their immense goal-scoring talents, both Mbapp\u00e9 and Haaland have yet to establish themselves as set-piece specialists. This serves as a reminder that even the most prolific goal-scorers can have areas of their game that remain untapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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