The 19-year-old is a talented footballer, but the decision he has settled on after the world cup is what might shock many especially those who feel it was not a right decision.
According to USA Today, Mbappe has decided to forward all his earning from the tournament to charity through , a non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to sports for hospitalized children.
Mbappé has worked with Premiers de Cordée in the past, and according to French outlet , he came to the conclusion back in June that the money made during the World Cup would better serve the organization than himself.
And it's a lot of money. According to , the 19-year-old earns up to £17,000 (Ksh1,997,829) (approximately $22,537) Ksh (2,262,317.92) per game
Because of their win in Russia, he could be headed back to France with an additional £265,000(Ksh 35,247,509) bonus (about $351,316) Ksh (35,265,939)
He was already a star before his incredible performance in the finals, but these money moves have earned Mbappé more fans than ever.
Among other footballers who give back to charity include
1. Didier Drogba
The ex-Chelsea foward helped end a 5-year-old civil war in his country after plea to support Ivory Coast in the 2006 World Cup.
He also has a charity organization called The Didier Drogba Foundation which works toward the betterment of basic necessities in Ivory Coast.
2. Craig Bellamy
This Premier League star has donated 1.4 million pounds(Ksh10,534.29) of his own earnings in Sierra-Leone to start the Craig Bellamy Foundation, which provides world-class education to young minds along with training them for football.
3. Mario Balotelli
He, reportedly, have been seen giving out 1000 pounds (Ksh1,323,30) to the destitute. And his generosity doesn't end here-he donates half of his salary to various charities. Super Mario Indeed!
4. Mesut Ozil
He donated his World Cup earnings, i.e. 237,000 pounds(Ksh 3,152,324) to the World Cup host nation Brazil. 23 Brazilian children to will get benefit from this and will be able to use the money for their medical needs.
5. Lionel Messi
Messi has a foundation named Leo Messi Foundation and he is an active member of UNICEF. Besides this, Messi actively donates to his home country Argentina. Be it the construction of his childhood club's dormitory or restoration of a hospital in his home town, he is there to help out.
6. Cristiano Ronaldo
He donated 1.5 million euros (Ksh 14,939.72)to set up schools in Gaza by selling the Golden Boot he won in 2012. He has helped to set up a cancer center in Madeira. He is now the brand ambassador for 'Save The Children' campaign which helps those kids who suffer from hunger and obesity.