Who is Kylian Mbappé’s rumoured girlfriend? Meet actress Ester Expósito

Kylian Mbappé is one of the biggest names in world football, having established himself as a global superstar with France and Spanish giants Real Madrid.

But away from the pitch, the forward has attracted attention for his reported relationship with Spanish actress Ester Expósito, with the pair spotted together on several occasions throughout 2026.

While Mbappé has traditionally kept his romantic life private, sightings of the pair together have fuelled speculation about their relationship.

Expósito rose to international fame through her role in the Netflix teen drama Élite

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Who is Kylian Mbappé?

Born in Paris on December 20, 1998, Mbappé began his football career at AS Monaco before initially joining on loan to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017.

Soon enough, he became one of the most prolific forwards in European football, scoring 256 goals for PSG and helping the club win multiple Ligue 1 titles.

Mbappé was just 19 when he won the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France. He scored a hat-trick in the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina, although France ultimately lost on penalties.

Mbappé enjoyed international success with France, winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup

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In 2024, he completed a long-awaited move to Real Madrid, joining the Spanish club on a free transfer after leaving PSG. He has continued to establish himself among the leading players in the game, winning the European Golden Shoe in 2025.

Who is Ester Expósito?

Ester Expósito is a Spanish actress and model who rose to international fame through her role in the Netflix teen drama Élite.

Born in Madrid on January 26, 2000, Expósito began acting as a teenager before landing roles in Spanish television productions. Her breakthrough came in 2018 when she joined Élite as Carla Rosón Caleruega, a wealthy student at the fictional Las Encinas school.

Since then, Expósito has continued to build her acting career, appearing in Spanish-language film and television projects while working with fashion and beauty brands.

How did Kylian Mbappé and Ester Expósito meet?

It is not publicly known how Mbappé and Expósito first met, but rumours of a romance began circulating in spring 2026.

The pair were reportedly spotted together in Paris in April, where they enjoyed dinner before heading to a bowling alley.

Neither has offered extensive public details about their relationship, although their repeated appearances together have continued to attract attention.

Has Kylian Mbappé been married before?

Mbappé has not been publicly reported to have married or become engaged. The footballer is known for keeping his personal life private, preferring to focus public attention on his career and family.