Kylian Mbappé is chasing the record for most penalty goals in a single season across Europe’s top five leagues. With 12 penalties already and half the season left, can he surpass Immobile’s 15-goal mark?
📊 Mbappé’s Penalty Goal Surge
In the 2025/26 season, Kylian Mbappé has already scored 12 penalty goals in just 30 matches, putting him firmly in contention to break the record for most penalties scored in a single season in the 21st century.
What makes his achievement even more remarkable is that Mbappé has personally won five of those penalties himself—the highest number by any player in Europe’s top five leagues this season. This highlights not only his finishing ability but also his direct impact in creating scoring opportunities.
🏆 Current Record Holders
According to historical data, here are the top penalty scorers in a single season across Europe’s elite leagues:
| Rank | Player | Penalty Goals | Matches | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ciro Immobile | 15 | 44 | 2019/20 |
| 2 | Cristiano Ronaldo | 14 | 55 | 2012/13 |
| 3 | Mountinhos | 14 | 42 | 2019/20 |
| 4 | Cristiano Ronaldo | 14 | 46 | 2019/20 |
| 5 | Lionel Messi | 14 | 60 | 2011/12 |
| 6 | Cristiano Ronaldo | 13 | 48 | 2015/16 |
| 7 | Kylian Mbappé | 12 | 30 | 2025/26* |
*As of February 2026
🔍 Why Mbappé Could Break the Record
- Consistency: He has converted penalties at a high success rate.
- Influence: Winning five penalties himself shows his attacking dominance.
- Team Dynamics: Real Madrid’s attacking style ensures he gets regular chances.
- Remaining Matches: With nearly half the season left, he has ample opportunities to add to his tally.
🏁 Final Verdict
With 12 penalties already scored and 25 matches still to play, Mbappé is on track to challenge Ciro Immobile’s record of 15 penalty goals in 2019/20. If his current form continues, the French superstar could set a new benchmark for penalty goals in the 21st century.
Mbappé isn’t just scoring—he’s rewriting history.
