Former Real Madrid Manager Makes Bold Statement: Kylian Mbappe Better than Lionel Messi

Former England manager Fabio Capello has claimed that Kylian Mbappe is currently a better player than Lionel Messi.

The duo also had a spectacular FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022. Lionel Messi helped Argentina lift the trophy by beating France in the final, winning the Golden Ball in the process.

 Mbappe, meanwhile, won the Golden Boot and scored a hat-trick in the final.Many fans and pundits believe Messi and Erling Haaland have been two of the best players this season. However, Capello has opined that Mbappe is a better player than the Argentine ace. He said at the Laureus Awards ceremony (via MARCA):

"Messi has done what he has done throughout his career and over so many years and he is fantastic. He has been the best for several years. But at the moment Mbappe is better. He's strong, he's quick, he's scores goals. Even if he doesn't have the magic of Messi."

 Mbappe, 24, is currently the joint top scorer in Ligue 1 this season with 24 goals, tied with Alexandre Lacazette. Messi, meanwhile, is the top assist provider with 15 assists.