French footballer Kylian Mbappé scored two goals for France earlier this week in a World Cup match against Sweden. While he continues to make headlines on the pitch, fans are eager to learn more about his love life. It has been rumoured that the 27-year-old is in a relationship with Spanish actress and model Ester Expósito, with whom he has been spotted several times this year, including a night out together in April.
Ester Expósito's Breakout Role in Netflix's Elite
Ester Expósito, 26, had her global breakout role in 2018 when she portrayed manipulative student Carla Rosón Caleruega in the Netflix thriller Elite. She starred in the drama for two years and reprised the role in the 2021 spin-off Elite: Short Stories: Carla Samuel. This performance catapulted her to international fame and established her as a rising star in the Spanish entertainment industry.
Other Notable Acting Credits
Expósito is not a one-hit wonder. She played Cayetana Aldama in the three-part 2020 Netflix thriller Someone Has to Die. More recently, she appeared as Lili in the 2024 action-adventure heist film Bandido on Apple TV+. These roles have showcased her versatility as an actress and expanded her reach beyond Spanish-language audiences.
Modelling Career and Brand Partnerships
Beyond acting, Expósito has built a successful modelling career. She has partnered with top fashion brands such as YSL Beauty and Dolce & Gabbana. In addition, she serves as a global ambassador for the Barcelona-based fashion brand Disgual. Her modelling work has further elevated her public profile and contributed to her substantial social media following of 24 million on Instagram.
Relationship with Kylian Mbappé
Although Expósito and Mbappé have not officially confirmed their romance, they have quietly supported each other on social media. When the actress posted a carousel of photographs to her followers, the French footballer responded with a heart emoji, which gained more than 17,000 likes. Mbappé has been very private about his love life over the years, but he is thought to have previously dated Belgian model Rose Bertram, who was in Qatar during the 2022 World Cup, and social media model Georgia May Heath, who is now dating Paris Saint-Germain footballer Manuel Ugarte.
