Kylian Mbappe’s adjustment to Real Madrid has faced its share of criticism, with many fans and media members describing his performances as underwhelming.

Despite this, the statistics highlight his effectiveness on the field, revealing an interesting comparison.

Mbappe has outperformed Ronaldo in goal-scoring. According to AS, he has actually scored more goals than Cristiano Ronaldo did at the same point in their respective debut seasons with Real Madrid.

Mbappe has actually outscored Cristiano Ronaldo at a similar juncture during their first seasons with Real Madrid

Currently, Mbappe has recorded 14 goals, surpassing Ronaldo’s 13 during his first season in 2009.

Ronaldo arrived with much excitement, chanting “one, two, three… Hala Madrid!” but encountered challenges, including injuries and suspensions, which limited him to just 12 appearances in 21 games before Christmas.

His goal tally included six in the Champions League and seven in La Liga, demonstrating a strong start before a decline due to injuries.

In contrast, Mbappe has played more games and logged more minutes, maintaining an impressive scoring rate, particularly as he has found his rhythm with key goals against teams such as Betis, Real Sociedad, and Sevilla.

While his goals-per-minute ratio is less favorable than Ronaldo’s—one every 67 minutes—he still ranks among Real Madrid’s top scorers, alongside Vinicius.

However, it’s important to recognize that comparing direct goal totals can be misleading.

That said, Mbappe seems to be improving with each match, as he himself noted that his adaptation phase is finally complete.

With this in mind, it will be intriguing to see if the French star can regain his form in the upcoming new year.