The other Mbappe will soon shake up Ligue 1

LOSC-PSG will indeed feature a Mbappe, but this time in the ranks of the northern side. Ethan, the younger brother of Kylian, is making his mark in midfield. More than just a name, he is proving to be a real asset for the Dogues.

This Sunday, facing PSG, LOSC will finally have nothing to fear from Kylian Mbappe, who has already scored 9 goals against the Dogues in Ligue 1. The only member of the newly signed Real Madrid star’s family on the field will actually be playing for Lille. This summer, Ethan Mbappe left PSG on a free transfer to join LOSC. He has strengthened the northern club’s midfield, hoping to showcase his talent in Ligue 1. Given his name, the pressure on his shoulders is already immense. Some are questioning whether he can truly blossom away from the Parisian cocoon and the protective presence of his older brother.

Ethan Mbappe, it’s serious in Lille

Despite impressive performances in the Youth League in the past, Ethan Mbappe‘s critics argue that LOSC‘s decision to sign him is more of a media move than a sporting one. However, this analysis has been challenged by Ethan‘s promising early appearances for LOSC this season, as well as by Lucas Chevalier. The Lille goalkeeper praised his young teammate in the mixed zone after their match in Prague on Wednesday night.

“Some might have wondered if he was here just because of his prestigious name. But he has a good left foot. You can see some similarities with Kylian in his style of play. He has a great mindset; he’s here to improve. In training, he makes an impact. I’m pleasantly surprised. It’s not easy being compared to his brother. He has to meet certain standards. People will be tougher on him because his name is Mbappe, but he’s still a young player. He’s going to grow and gain confidence. I hope he’ll help us. Honestly, he made the right choice by coming here,” Lucas Chevalier said to journalists. At 17 years old, Ethan Mbappe still has plenty of time to establish himself with Lille. A calm club with less media spotlight, LOSC has a reputation for effectively nurturing young talents, as seen recently with Lucas Chevalier and Leny Yoro.