10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Football’s Speed Demon

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Fact 8:

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Fact 7:

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Fact 3:

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Fact 1:

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10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Football’s Speed Demon

10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Football’s Speed Demon

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Fact 10:

Born in Bondy, France

His father is Cameroonian and his mother is Algerian — a multicultural football genius.

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Fact 9:

Idolized Cristiano Ronaldo

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Fact 8:

Faster Than Usain Bolt (Over Short Distance)

He hit 38 km/h during a game — Bolt’s average was ~37.58 km/h in the 100m.

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Fact 7:

World Cup Winner at 19

Youngest since Pelé in 1958 to score in a World Cup final!

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Fact 6:

Turned Down Millions in Sponsorship as a Teen

He focused on football and rejected early deals that could’ve distracted him.

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Fact 5:

Donated Entire 2018 World Cup Earnings

Around €500,000 — all went to a children's charity.

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Fact 4:

Very Well Educated

He’s fluent in French, English, and Spanish — and loves history and science.

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Fact 3:

Featured on FIFA 21 & 22 Covers

One of the youngest cover stars in EA Sports history.

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Fact 2:

Subject of a Comic Book

“Je m’appelle Kylian” tells his rise — part of a series for French teens.

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Started His Own Charity

“Inspired by KM” helps children achieve their dreams — sports, education, or art.

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