French Soccer Team Captain Kylian Mbappé’s Rumored Girlfriend Is a Netflix Star
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé is one of the best and most popular players in soccer. He’s also one of the most private, so when he was spotted with the same woman again and again, dating rumors kicked into high gear, and now fans want to know all about her.
Here’s more about Mbappé and his rumored romance with Ester Expósito.
When Mbappé and Expósito were first seen together
Mbappé and Expósito have been spotted together on multiple occasions.
The first time they were seen together was in February 2026 in Madrid. They were then spotted together again in Paris the following month. Witnesses saw the two at popular nightlife spots around the City of Light, including the Pullman bar, where they appeared relaxed and comfortable together.
Blurry photos taken of them in the establishments hit the internet, sparking the massive buzz that they were an item. Since then, the paparazzi have snapped pics of the pair out and about and enjoying a recent vacation in Ibiza, Spain.
Expósito starred in a hit Spanish Netflix series
Expósito was born on Jan. 26, 2000, in Madrid.
She became interested in acting at a very young age and began studying the craft when she was a teenager. She appeared in several films, TV shows, and music videos, most notably playing the antagonist Carla Rosón Caleruega in the Netflix drama Élite.
Expósito won Best Actress at the Madrid Theater Awards in 2013 and 2015, and has become one of Spain’s most recognizable young actresses.
She is also a fashion influencer, having worked with high-profile labels and luxury brands for her red carpet looks, and is the most-followed Spanish actress in the world with over 24 million followers.
Mbappé won’t even tell his mother about his love life
Despite the photos of evidence that they are dating, neither Mbappé nor Expósito have confirmed that they are in a relationship. The athlete is so guarded about his love life that he doesn’t even tell his mother about it.
When Mbappé’s mom, Fayza Lamari, spoke to L’Equipe Magazine in September 2025, she was asked about her son’s relationship status and explained that he will always question the intentions of anyone he dates because of his level of fame.
“He’ll never be certain,” Lamari told the publication. “I asked him recently if he had a girlfriend. He replied,
‘Do you see a girlfriend in this mess?‘ It’s complicated being Kylian Mbappé’s girlfriend, with everything that entails. He’s already had relationships, and it’s not easy for either of them.”
The French international team captain previously shared his stance on that.
“It comes down to the fine line between paranoia and vigilance,” Mbappé said. “Some people want to harm you, but that’s not everyone. You shouldn’t overthink it and just jump in. That applies to everyone. Are you married? How did you decide she was the one? You do everything you can to make it work, but how do you guess the obvious?”
