Think you know everything about the Real Madrid superstar? Beyond the “KM”, “Kyks”, or “Donatello” monikers used by fans and teammates, Kylian Mbappé has a much more “salty” nickname among his inner circle.
In a recent interview with Le Parisien, Arnaud Nordin, a professional footballer and childhood friend of Mbappé from their days at the INF Clairefontaine academy, revealed the hilarious way he still greets the French captain.
From Clairefontaine to Global Stardom
Before the World Cup trophies and the record-breaking transfers, they were just kids with big dreams—and even bigger foreheads, apparently. Nordin shared a glimpse into their early friendship:
“When we see each other, does he have a nickname for me? (He laughs). Back in the INF days, we all had nicknames. Mine was ‘Coconut’ because of the shape of my head, and Kylian was ‘Peanut’ for the same reasons. When I see him, I still happen to call him that! We enjoy catching up and checking in on our families.”
Why Fans Love This Story
This anecdote humanizes the world’s most famous player. While the “Mbappé Law” handles his millions in Madrid, his oldest friends still see the kid with the “peanut-shaped” head. It proves that despite the fame, Mbappé remains connected to his roots and the “INF gang.”
Mbappe-Live’s Take: It’s refreshing to see that even a global icon can’t escape a funny childhood nickname. Whether it’s “Peanut” or the future Ballon d’Or winner, Kylian continues to keep everyone talking—on and off the pitch.
