#4 Mbappe has Cameroonian and Algerian roots
Mbappe's father, Wilfried, hails from Cameroon. Wilfried is Mbappe's agent and also a football coach. Mbappe's mother, Fayza, is from Algeria and she is a former handball player. Mbappe was born in Pariz. Although he has Cameroonian and Algerian roots, Mbappe has decided to play for France.
In March 2017 Mbappe made his debut for France after previously representing them at U17 and U19 levels. He became the second youngest player to ever feature for France. He has so far played 19 matches for France and he has scored 7 goals.
At this World Cup, France have nine players who were either born in Africa or have parents who can trace their roots to that continent.
Edited by Zeeshan Ali