Kylian Mbappe has been one of the standout performers at the World Cup despite France's semi-final elimination, scoring eight goals to tie Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot. The Real Madrid superstar will face England in Saturday's third-place play-off, determined to finish on a high after Les Bleus' defeat to Spain.
Watching from home is expected to be rumoured girlfriend Ester Exposito, a Spanish actress known for Netflix's 'Elite', who has been linked with Mbappe since February. The pair were spotted together in Madrid and Paris, though neither has confirmed the relationship. Exposito boasts over 24 million Instagram followers.
Previous Relationships
In 2022, Mbappe reportedly dated Ines Rau, a 36-year-old Paris-born transgender model. Rau transitioned and underwent gender-affirming surgery at 16, later becoming the first openly transgender Playmate and L'Oreal Paris ambassador. The pair were seen together at Cannes and on Mbappe's yacht, but the relationship reportedly ended after France's 2022 World Cup final loss to Argentina.
Shortly after, Mbappe was linked with Belgian model Stephanie Rose Bertram, 31, who has appeared in campaigns for Primark, H&M, and L'Oreal, and promoted the Fyre Festival. The romance sparked intrigue because Bertram previously dated Mbappe's former PSG teammate Gregory van der Wiel, with whom she has two children.
World Cup Performance
Mbappe's eight goals in the tournament include a hat-trick against Argentina in the 2022 final. Despite France's semi-final exit to Spain, he remains focused on securing the Golden Boot and leading his team to a third-place finish.
