Yes, on September 14, 2017, Kylian Mbappé suffered a broken nose during a Ligue 1 match between his club AS Monaco and Lyon. He was just 18 years old at the time.
The injury occurred when Mbappé collided with defender Lieke Marek in the 76th minute of the game. The impact caused his nose to break, and he was immediately substituted off the field. The injury required surgery, and Mbappé was ruled out for several weeks.
The incident didn't seem to deter potential suitors, as Mbappé went on to become one of the most sought-after players in the world. In fact, his performances on the pitch helped him secure a move to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the summer of 2017.
Today, Mbappé is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, with numerous accolades and records to his name. Despite the setback, he has continued to thrive and become an integral part of French football's golden generation.
In another incident in 2024, in the European Championship, the same incident was repeated
Offers were poured in for French star Kylian Mbappe, captain of the Roosters, after suffering a broken nose during the match against Austria on Monday evening in the Euro 2024 tournament.
A correspondent for the French channel TF1 revealed that Mbappe received several offers from many companies interested in designing the medical mask that he will wear in matches.
Medical examinations proved that Kilian (25 years old) does not need surgical intervention after his violent injury as a result of a collision with the left shoulder of Austrian defender Kevin Danso.
The French striker, who recently joined Real Madrid, was confirmed absent from the upcoming match against the Netherlands next Friday in the second round of Group D.
The Roosters team began its campaign with a victory over Austria with an own goal after an unconvincing technical performance.
Kylian Mbappe is racing against time to join the ranks of the French national team, seeking to win the European title in his second participation, after being content with being eliminated in the round of 16 in the last tournament in 2021 after losing on penalties to Switzerland.