Alvaro Arbeloa Highlights Kylian Mbappe’s Greatest Strength

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is set to return to the first team after missing a few weeks due to ongoing pain in his left knee.

Mbappe is a top contender for the Ballon d’Or, following his win of the European Golden Shoe last year, showcasing impressive scoring and playmaking abilities at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Before the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 against Manchester City, Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa took a moment in a press conference to highlight Mbappe’s intelligence as his standout quality.

Arbeloa stated, via the Madrid Zone, “Mbappé is an incredibly intelligent player. To me, that’s his best quality, alongside all the other amazing qualities he has. He has very smart movement.”

While many admire Mbappe for his speed, skill, and goal-scoring ability, his movement and understanding of the game are often overlooked, despite being exceptional from a young age.

Now a seasoned superstar, Mbappe’s intelligence is sometimes underrated. Arbeloa consistently defends his players, and it’s refreshing to hear him commend Mbappe’s mental game as his best trait.