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Kylian Mbappé has now reached 53 goals for Real Madrid in LaLiga over last season and this season, and the whole football world is paying attention
Kylian Mbappé has now reached 53 goals for Real Madrid in LaLiga over last season and this season, and the whole football world is paying attention.
This kind of scoring run is rare, even for a club with a long history of great attackers.
The moment Mbappé hit the 53-goal mark, fans began to link his numbers with Cristiano Ronaldo’s most dangerous years in Madrid.
The feeling around the club is simple: something historic is happening again.
Real Madrid is a club where goals have real meaning. Every era has produced great attackers, but only a few players have ever pushed the scoring limits into the ridiculous zone.
When people talk about huge goal numbers at Madrid, they almost always start with Cristiano Ronaldo, because his calendar-year scoring runs were on a different level.
He didn’t just score a lot — he changed what people believed was possible for a single player.
That is why Mbappé reaching 53 goals across last season and this season in LaLiga is a big conversation. It is not just about the number.
It is about the group of players you join when you hit numbers above 50. That group is small. That group is elite. And until now, it has mostly been a Cristiano Ronaldo-only zone.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo — 53 Goals (Calendar Year 2010/11)
For many strikers, scoring 25 in a whole season is a dream.
Ronaldo scored 53 in 2010 alone. And this wasn’t even his best year. That tells you how crazy his levels were. While most players celebrate hitting 30 in a year, Ronaldo hitting 50+ became normal.
That consistency is why people still call him one of the greatest to ever play.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo — 55 Goals (Calendar Year 2012/13)
Another huge number.
In 2012, Ronaldo hit 55 goals, showing again how unreal his standards were. This was during a time when Madrid relied on him in every big match, Champions League nights, El Clasico, tough away games.
He delivered again and again. The number shows how sharp and hungry he stayed even after reaching the top.
3. Cristiano Ronaldo — 60 Goals (2011/12)
Most players never reach 40. Ronaldo touched 60 goals in the 2011/12 season for Real Madrid.
This proved that numbers like 59 were not luck. He was doing it repeatedly. In this period, every chance looked like danger. Defenders were nervous once he touched the ball. He was scoring at a level most attackers will never get near in their entire careers.
4. Cristiano Ronaldo — 61 Goals (Calendar Year 2014/15)
This was the absolute peak.
2014 is the highest-scoring calendar year in Real Madrid’s modern history. Ronaldo finished the year with 61 goals, a number that shocked the football world.
This was the period when he was unstoppable, free-kicks, long shots, tap-ins, headers, everything went in. What made it even more scary was how consistent he was.
Week after week, he didn’t slow down. Month after month, he stayed hot. He was in full machine mode, and Madrid leaned on him every single game.
5. Kylian Mbappé — 53 Goals
This is where Mbappé enters the room.
His 53 LaLiga goals across last season and this season combined now put him in the same conversation as Ronaldo’s best scoring years. That is why people are talking.
That is why the “Mbappé vs Ronaldo” comparisons are everywhere. This number shows Mbappé is not just another superstar signing, he is delivering numbers that only Real Madrid legends ever touched.
Mbappé didn’t reach 53 goals by luck. His scoring pattern has been clear from the moment he arrived in Spain. Below is a simple and natural breakdown of how he built the number.
1. Consistency in LaLiga
Last season: 31 goals
This season: 22 goals so far
He scores in different ways — left foot, right foot, one-touch finishes, breakaway runs, and even headers.
He rarely switches off, and he rarely goes through long dry spells. Even if he is not dominating a match completely, he can still score from half-chances.
2. His Manchester-style speed and timing
One of the reasons defenders struggle with him in Spain is the speed of his movement. His burst when receiving through balls looks like he is already one step ahead before the pass even comes.
Most Madrid goals this season that involve Mbappé show how well he times his runs behind the defensive line.
3. His finishing style fits Madrid perfectly
Unlike at PSG, Mbappé’s role at Madrid gives him both freedom and structure.
He can drift wide, cut inside, or attack straight through the middle.
This mix makes him unpredictable. His simple, calm finishing inside the box is what has pushed his numbers higher.
4. Impact on Madrid’s season
Real Madrid are playing with more energy going forward because every attack has meaning when Mbappé is on the pitch. His 53 goals across both seasons have:
Opened tight matches
Broken deadlocks
Saved points
Kept Madrid in the title race
Reduced pressure on other attackers
The more he scores, the more defenders panic. And the more they panic, the easier Madrid create chances for others too.
This is the section almost every fan wants. Whenever a Real Madrid player reaches a big number, the conversation always returns to Cristiano Ronaldo. Below is a simple breakdown without big English.
1. Goals per game
Ronaldo’s best years often saw him score more than one goal per match.
Mbappé, across last season and this season combined, is not far from this level. His goals per match ratio is strong and still rising.
2. Number of matches played
Ronaldo usually played more minutes and more games because he rarely missed matches.
Mbappé reaching 53 goals with fewer matches makes the comparison even more interesting.
3. Form and confidence
Ronaldo’s prime years were built on total domination.
Mbappé’s style is different, lighter movement, more speed, quick touches, but the confidence feels familiar. When he gets into rhythm, he becomes unstoppable.
4. Importance of goals
Ronaldo’s goals pushed Madrid to titles and huge Champions League moments.
Mbappé’s goals are now doing the same:
Key goals in tight LaLiga matches
Important winners
Goals that change the entire energy of the team
Even though the eras are different, the impact feels like the early Ronaldo years.
LaLiga
Last season: 31 goals
This season: 14 goals so far
Total: 53 goals
UEFA Champions League
Last season: 9 goals
This season: 7 goals so far
Total: 16 goals
Copa del Rey
Last season: 2 goals
All Competitions
Last season: 43 goals
This season: 22 goals so far
Total: 65 goals
FAQs
1. Who has the most goals in a calendar year for Real Madrid?
Cristiano Ronaldo still holds the record with 59 goals in one calendar year.
2. How many goals does Mbappé have for Real Madrid so far?
He has 53 LaLiga goals combined from last season and this season.
3. Can Mbappé break Ronaldo’s 59-goal record?
Yes, If he stays fit and Madrid continue creating chances, the record is in reach.
4. Is Mbappé already one of Madrid’s top scorers?
Yes. His numbers in two seasons already place him close to some of the club’s best modern attackers.
5. Why is Mbappé compared to Ronaldo so much?
Because their scoring levels, confidence, and impact on games feel similar, especially during strong runs.