Kylian Mbappe has assumed the role previously held by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kylian Mbappe, the Paris Saint-Germain forward, has been hailed as the new superstar of football by Ally McCoist, who believes he has taken over from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the sport’s biggest star.

Mbappe, who already has a World Cup winners’ medal, will be looking to add more international silverware to his collection in Germany this summer. Although he is yet to win a Ballon d’Or, a strong showing at the upcoming international tournament could put him in contention for the prestigious award.

McCoist praised Mbappe’s goal-scoring ability and lightning pace, highlighting these as his main assets. He also noted that defenders often double up on him to prevent him from getting isolated in one-on-one situations. McCoist believes that Mbappe is most effective when playing on the wing, preferably on the left or right, as he can finish with either foot and is technically excellent. He expects Mbappe to be a real threat in the upcoming European Championship games.

Despite Paris Saint-Germain’s failure to reach the UEFA Champions League final this season, Mbappe’s performances have been outstanding. McCoist believes that Mbappe has no weaknesses and praised his lightning pace, finishing ability, and awareness in and around the penalty box. However, he noted that Mbappe may not be as technically gifted as players like Harry Kane when it comes to dropping back and playing as a number 10.

McCoist, who won 61 caps for Scotland, admitted that he would have loved to play alongside Mbappe. He acknowledged that Mbappe’s ability to beat his full-back would have made it easy for him as a center forward to get into scoring positions. McCoist humorously added that Mbappe would probably have to slow down for him to keep up, but he would have relished the opportunity to benefit from Mbappe’s skills.

In conclusion, McCoist believes that Mbappe has taken over from Messi and Ronaldo as the sport’s biggest star. He praised Mbappe’s goal-scoring ability, lightning pace, and technical excellence. Despite not having any weaknesses, McCoist noted that Mbappe may not be as comfortable playing as a number 10. Overall, McCoist expects Mbappe to be a real threat in the upcoming European Championship games and believes he would have loved to play alongside him.