Studded stars: World's most valuable soccer players

6. Kylian Mbappe. France.
Valued at €120million

With searing pace and a sharp eye on the goal, 18-year-old Kylian has become Europe's most sought-after teenager. Born to a migrant family with Algerian, French and African roots, in a suburb in northeast Paris, Kylian recalled to HypeBeast how important his Nike Air Maxes were “at that time when we didn’t have a lot of money. I was cleaning them all the time but as soon as I had the occasion to play football, I couldn’t resist. My mom was mad at me every time I got them dirty because they were quite expensive”. In an interview with France football, Kylian laughed off suggestions of a life of sacrifice as a professional footballer. "People say you have to make sacrifices to have a long career. I have never understood that. For me, a sacrifice would be having to get up early to go to work every day. I do not know if I could do that. I am not a hard worker. I just love football. When I go to training, I am always in a good mood. It is a bit like I am aware of the fact that I am living something of a waking dream."

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