Kylian Mbappe Poised to Shatter Cristiano Ronaldo's Incredible Goalscoring Milestone

Kylian Mbappé requires just five additional goals in 2025 to establish himself as Real Madrid's highest scorer within a single calendar year.

Cristiano Ronaldo has maintained this distinction for the past dozen years; the Portuguese superstar netted 59 times in 2013 while wearing the Los Blancos jersey, representing the highest tally by any player in the club's white uniform.

Notable figures like Alfredo Di Stéfano and Karim Benzema never launched campaigns capable of challenging the record established by the club's greatest ever goalscorer, yet Mbappé is pursuing this piece of history following an explosive seasonal beginning.

The French striker has already accumulated 25 goals across all tournaments in 2025–26, building upon the 30 he netted during the latter portion of his inaugural campaign. Currently positioned at 55 goals with five remaining fixtures in the calendar year, Mbappé stands merely five strikes away from eclipsing Ronaldo's entry in Real Madrid's record books.

Highest Goal Tallies by Real Madrid Players in Calendar Years

By November's conclusion, Mbappé had matched Ronaldo's 2011 output at 53 goals. Subsequently, the 26-year-old secured a double in Real Madrid's 3–0 triumph over Athletic Club to begin December's final stretch, elevating his count to 55.

Four additional strikes would equal Mbappé with Ronaldo's 2013 benchmark, while a fifth would establish a new club pinnacle. The star forward has already recorded the finest debut campaign in institutional history and became the inaugural Real Madrid player to score across seven different competitions within one season.

Real Madrid's Final Five December Fixtures

Mbappé possesses five additional chances to secure the five goals required to surpass Ronaldo's 2013 achievement. The striker should favor his prospects of scoring against Celta Vigo, Alavés and Sevilla, considering he has been blanked in only two La Liga matches under Xabi Alonso's guidance.

Manchester City poses a more formidable test theoretically, yet Mbappé will carry the momentum from last season's hat-trick performance against the Citizens.

Real Madrid will also contest their inaugural Copa del Rey fixture in December, although their adversary remains undetermined until Tuesday's round of 32 draw on Dec. 9. Based on the draw outcome, Alonso may choose to rest his primary goalscorer for that encounter.