A swimmer who looks exactly like Kylian Mbappe is causing a stir at the 2024 Paris Olympics, leading many to mistakenly believe the French star has switched from football to swimming.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are the focus of the world’s attention, and an interesting photo is spreading among the fan community, making many people curious: is Kylian Mbappe – the famous French football star, competing in swimming at the Olympics?
The cause of this confusion is Leon Marchand, a talented French swimmer , who looks very similar to Kylian Mbappe. The similarity in appearance between the two athletes has startled many Olympic viewers, thinking that Mbappe has secretly switched to swimming.
The swimmer caused a stir because he looked exactly like Kylian Mbappe when wearing a hat and glasses. Photo: Getty.
This guy at first glance looks no different from the French team captain’s twin brother. Photo: Getty.
Leon Marchand – 22 years old, is one of the brightest stars of the French sports delegation at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He just won his third gold medal in the 200m breaststroke, after winning the 400m medley and 200m butterfly.
This impressive achievement, combined with his resemblance to Mbappe, has made Marchand the focus of media and fans.
The similarities between Marchand and Mbappe go beyond their looks. Both are young talents who have made a strong impression on the world with their outstanding achievements at a very young age
Leon Marchand – French swimmer broke the record at the 2024 Olympics. Photo: Getty.
At 22, Marchand is already one of the world’s top swimmers, while at 25, Mbappe is already one of the best footballers on the planet.
Many social media users expressed their amusement and surprise at the resemblance. One account X (formerly Twitter) humorously wrote: “Am I in the matrix, or has Leon Marchand turned into Kylian Mbappe when he puts on a hat and glasses?”.
Another user commented: “It’s crazy how much Leon Marchand looks like Mbappe.”
Mbappe and Marchand have met before. Photo: Instagram.
Despite their similar looks, Marchand and Mbappe have had completely different sporting careers. While Mbappe is a shining star on the pitch, Marchand is creating wonders in the water. However, both are the pride of French sport and are inspiring the younger generation.
Currently, Mbappe is still on his summer vacation, he will not attend the tour in the US with his new club – Real Madrid, but will start training at the Valdebebas training center (Spain) on August 7.
Kylian Mbappe’s debut at Real Madrid is expected to be the European Super Cup match against Atalanta, taking place on August 15 at Warsaw National Stadium (Poland).