Parc des Princes witnessed a special moment as 16-year-old player Ethan Mbappe made his debut for PSG’s first team, standing side by side with his famous older brother Kylian.
The Mbappe brothers had been eagerly awaiting this moment and finally had the opportunity to reunite on the field when Ethan was substituted in. Coach Luis Enrique decided to give the teenage player his debut in the final minutes of extra time, as the French giants secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Metz.
Thus, Ethan Mbappe’s Ligue 1 debut came at the age of 16 years, 11 months, and 21 days, just a few days later than when Kylian Mbappe (at 16 years, 11 months, and 12 days) made his Ligue 1 debut wearing Monaco’s .
The stands of Parc des Princes erupted in applause for Ethan, and the celebration continued at the end of the match as PSG claimed their 12th victory in Ligue 1 this season, firmly holding the top spot on the table with a 5-point lead over the second-placed team. Ethan Mbappe played as a defensive-minded midfielder. He has previously played for France’s youth teams but has yet to receive a call-up to the senior national team by coach Didier Deschamps.
In the same match against Metz, Kylian, Ethan’s older brother, was the standout star with a brace. On his 25th birthday, the French forward delivered a stunning long-range strike and completed a fantastic day of play by intercepting an opponent’s careless pass. This marked his 19th goal of the season across all competitions, although Kylian’s future at Paris remаins uncertain.
The Mbappe brothers celebrated together after the match, showcasing their joy and shared success.