Mbappé is having a remarkable season so far, leading the Pichichi Trophy standings with nine goals from eight matchdays. He has a three-goal margin over the next-highest scorer, Julián Álvarez of Atlético de Madrid. This is not his first time leading the standings, as he won the individual prize last season and the European Golden Shoe. He is looking to retain these titles in the 2025/26 season.

Looking across Europe's top five leagues, only Bayern Munich's Harry Kane has more goals than Mbappé so far this season. Kane has 18 goals, including from German cup competitions, while Mbappé has 14 total goals in 10 games. In the Champions League, nobody has scored more goals than Mbappé at this early stage.

Mbappé's start to the season is stronger than his beginning to life at Real Madrid this time last year. It took him 27 games to score his first 14 goals with the team, but he has achieved that goal tally in just 10 outings this term. His ratio of 1.4 goals per game is reminiscent of Cristiano Ronaldo's impressive form.

Mbappé's impressive goal-scoring record extends beyond his club performances. He has 16 total goals since the summer break, including one goal in each of France's World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Iceland. To have netted 16 goals by the first week of October is an incredible achievement.

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has praised Mbappé's performances, stating that he is "decisive in every match" and "clinical in front of goal." Alonso is impressed with Mbappé's positive influence in the dressing room and believes he could have a "spectacular season."

Mbappé's goal-scoring record last season was impressive, with 45 goals in 60 appearances for Real Madrid. He will now set the bar even higher in his sophomore season, with a chance to break the 50-goal mark and continue averaging a goal per game.