Mbappé the Hero for Club and Country 2025
Mbappé the Hero for Club and Country: Who Is France’s Most Influential Player?
On another brilliant night for Kylian Mbappé, the French superstar led his national team to a crucial victory over Ukraine, scoring twice and providing an assist in a dominant 4–0 win that officially booked France’s place at the 2026 World Cup.
France sealed qualification with a commanding performance, and once again, Mbappé was at the heart of everything.
After returning to the national team following a controversial absence linked to internal tensions and his early period at Real Madrid, it quickly became clear that Mbappé had lost none of his sharpness. In fact, he returned more mature, more focused, and hungrier for success than ever before.
Mbappé is no longer simply a “key player” for Didier Deschamps — he is the driving force of the French attack, the emotional spark on the pitch, and the leader the team instinctively looks to in the biggest moments. His presence lifts the squad, reassures the fans, and intimidates opponents. Every touch carries intention, and every run has the potential to change the match.
Over the past three months, Mbappé has been the most influential French player by the numbers. His goals have been decisive, his assists came in high-pressure situations, and his ability to create chances from impossible angles has made him the team’s technical and psychological reference point.
Despite missing several international breaks due to injuries and the pressure of his blockbuster move to Real Madrid, Mbappé’s impact never faded. Each time he returned, he reminded everyone that he remains France’s undisputed star — a player future generations will speak about in the same way the world speaks of football legends today.
In the last four World Cup qualifying matches, he has directly contributed to eight goals, reinforcing his status as France’s most decisive player.
What Is the Impact Rating
The Impact Rating is a new performance measurement system developed by 365Scores. It assigns an objective score to a player’s overall influence on a match.
Unlike traditional ratings that depend on impressions or standout moments, the Impact Rating converts every meaningful action — attacking or defensive — into numerical values based on a multi-criteria data model.
Most Influential Players in France vs Ukraine
Player Minutes Impact Score Attacking Impact Defensive Impact
Kylian Mbappé 90 122.63 117.53 5.10
Michael Olise 89 107.60 100.30 7.30
N’Golo Kanté 90 60.50 39.90 20.60
Rayan Cherki 68 44.66 39.66 5.00
Hugo Ekitike 23 40.61 40.81 -0.20
Jules Koundé 89 39.12 25.12 14.00
Mbappé showed his best attacking form, continuously threatening the Ukrainian defence, drifting between lines, and influencing almost every dangerous sequence France created.
Mbappé’s Numbers vs Ukraine
Statistic #
Goals 2
Assists 1
Shots on target 6
Successful dribbles 4
Key passes 3
Minutes played 90
Total Impact Score 122.63
Attacking Impact 117.53
Defensive Impact 5.10
Mbappé: France’s Most Influential Player
Since rejoining the national team in March, Mbappé has consistently delivered elite-level performances. Although players like Olise, Cherki and Ekitike have impressed recently, the numbers show that Mbappé remains the most influential figure in Deschamps’ squad.
Below are the highest-impact French players over the last three months.
Player Minutes Impact Score Attacking Impact Defensive Impact Total Impact
Kylian Mbappé 353 92.98 86.30 6.68 371.92
Michael Olise 429 64.91 59.49 5.42 324.54
Aurélien Tchouaméni 180 51.22 46.17 5.05 102.45
N’Golo Kanté 90 60.50 39.90 20.60 60.50
Rayan Cherki 68 46.66 39.66 7.00 46.66
Manu Koné 350 40.66 36.39 4.28 162.65
Marcus Thuram 70 45.26 36.06 9.20 45.26
Mbappé’s Last Three Months with France
Statistic #
Matches played 4
Minutes 353
Avg. Impact Score 92.98
Attacking Impact 86.30
Defensive Impact 6.68
Total Impact 371.92
Total Attacking Impact 345.22
Total Defensive Impact 26.70
How Is the Impact Score Calculated?
The system considers:
Defensive interventions
Key passes and chance creation
Successful dribbles and involvement in build-up
Pressing and ball recovery
Off-ball movement and effectiveness
All actions are converted into points through a unified scoring model to produce the final Impact Rating — a true reflection of a player’s influence on the match outcome.
