K. Mbappe: 'D. Upamecano is one of the best defenders in the world this season'

2025-11-12 22:56 © IMAGO/Eibner

The French national team and Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe praised his teammates in the national team, Rayan Cherki and Dayot Upamecano, and expressed his opinion on his future:

"R. Cherki is a special talent. He has a gift that he will quickly unwrap. It is an innate and incredible talent.

The midfielder has integrated well into the French squad and the Manchester City team, which is not easy. I hope R. Cherki continues in the same way."

"D. Upamecano plays for a big club... there aren't many bigger ones, but there are the biggest.

I can say this... when you talk about a player like him, all clubs want that defender.

He is being discussed as one of the best defenders in the world this season."

27-year-old Dayot Upamecano has played 15 matches this season.