Kylian Mbappé’s romance with Ester Expósito, star of Netflix series gains prominence on the eve of his third World Cup
The France team begins its World Cup journey in a clash against Senegal this Tuesday (16). The game will start at 4pm (Brasília time) at the MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey, in the United States, marking the third appearance in the world for striker Kylian Mbappé, 27, a central figure of the French team. In addition to his performance on the pitch, the athlete’s personal life has attracted great interest.
Although he keeps a low profile about his private life, the Real Madrid player has often been seen on trips and in intimate moments with actress Ester Expósito, who arrived in New York last week. Discover more details about the artist who captivated France’s number 10 striker.
Discover the trajectory of Ester Expósito, Spanish star identified as Mbappé’s new love
At 26 years old, Ester Expósito, considered one of the most prominent Spanish actresses of her generation, is being cited by the European media as the latest girlfriend of French star Kylian Mbappé, who plays for Real Madrid.
Born in Madrid, where she came into the world on January 26, 2000, the artist began her theater training at the age of 16. His entry into the disputed audiovisual scene occurred with participation in “Centro Médico” and “Vis a Vis”, renowned Spanish television productions. However, it was her role as Carla Rosón in Netflix’s teen series “Elite” that definitively boosted her international rise.
After the global recognition provided by Netflix, Expósito’s career expanded with projects such as the miniseries “Someone Has to Die” and the film “Venus”. Between 2013 and 2015, she was awarded a Madrid Theater Award in the best actress category.
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Beyond the screens, Ester Expósito has established itself as a digital phenomenon. With a fan base that exceeds 24 million followers on Instagram, the actress is constantly highlighted by her work in photoshoots, participation in fashion campaigns and notable presences at global events. The Spaniard has collaborations with renowned fashion brands, being seen as a style reference for today’s youth.
Known for keeping a low profile in her romantic involvements, Ester had a relationship with Alejandro Speitzer between 2019 and 2021, a period in which they both acted in the series “Someone Has to Die”. Subsequently, the actress had a brief romance with Álvaro Rico, her co-star in “Elite”, who plays the character Polo.
First meetings and the officialization of the romance between the star and the actress
Footballer Kylian Mbappé and the Spanish actress were caught together for the first time in March 2026. At the time, images and videos captured by paparazzi spread across social media, revealing a possible meeting between the couple in Paris, France. Then, the two returned to Madrid on a private jet.
The pair were spotted in other situations, including car rides and romantic dinners in Paris, where they showed great harmony. The actress was also present in a box at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium to watch the striker during a match.
Recently, the footballer was again photographed in an intimate atmosphere with the actress, shortly before the start of the World Cup. The couple was captured in an inflatable boat, after getting off a yacht, on their way to a seaside lunch in a stunning location in Spain.
Since 2023, when his relationship with French actress Ines Rau ended, the striker had not made any relationship public.
