Mourinho compares Mbappé's 105 goal contributions to Ronaldo's 86, favors Mbappé
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At a glance
- Jose Mourinho compared Kylian Mbappé's 105 goal contributions (89 goals, 11 assists) to Cristiano Ronaldo's 86.
- Mourinho stated he doesn't like comparing players but acknowledged Mbappé's exceptional talent.
- The former Real Madrid manager expressed a clear preference for Mbappé, calling him a "new favorite."
Jose Mourinho, now back managing Real Madrid, has lauded the attacking talent of French star Kylian Mbappé, drawing a direct comparison between his recent milestone and the achievements of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mourinho stated he generally dislikes comparing players but made an exception for Mbappé, calling him "truly great." The French forward recently reached 105 goal contributions, comprising 89 goals and 11 assists, a feat Mourinho contrasted with Cristiano Ronaldo's 86 goal contributions during a similar stage of his career.
I don't like comparing players. But this guy is truly great.
Having managed numerous top European clubs over the past two decades, Mourinho has witnessed the rise of many exceptional attacking talents. His comments suggest that Mbappé stands out even among this elite group.
While not explicitly stating the context of Ronaldo's 86 contributions, Mourinho's comparison and subsequent declaration that Mbappé is his "new favorite" clearly signal his high regard for the young French forward's current form and potential.
I don't like comparing players. But this guy is truly great.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.