Wilfried Mbappe is a former football coach and entrepreneur of Cameroonian origin. He is best known as the father and agent of Kylian Mbappe, one of the world’s most talented and successful footballers.
He is also the adoptive father of Jires Kembo Ekoko, another professional footballer who plays for Bursaspor in Turkey.
Wilfried Mbappe has been instrumental in his son’s football career, as he coached him at AS Bondy and helped him navigate the complex and competitive game of football.
He was also a TV consultant for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where he shared his insights and opinions on the matches and the players.
Profile
- Full name: Wilfried Mbappe Lottin
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- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Cameroon
- Nationality: French
- Profession: Former football coach and entrepreneur
- Height: 185 cm
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- Spouse: Fayza Lamari
- Children: Kylian Mbappe, Jires Kembo Ekoko (adoptive), Adeyemi Mbappe, and Ethan Mbappe
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $5 million
Early Life & Education
Wilfried Mbappe was born in Cameroon, where he spent his early years before moving to France with his family.
He grew up in a football-oriented environment, as his father was a former player and his mother was a sports fan.
He played football himself but did not pursue it as a professional career. He instead focused on his education and obtained a degree in economics. He also developed an interest in entrepreneurship and started his own business in security and surveillance.
Personal Life
Wilfried Mbappe is married to Fayza Lamari, a former handball player of Algerian origin. They met in Bondy, a suburb of Paris, where they both lived and worked.
They have four children: Kylian, Adeyemi, Ethan, and Jires. Jires is not their biological son but their adoptive son.
He is the nephew of Fayza’s brother, who died in a car accident. Wilfried and Fayza took him in and raised him as their own. Jires also became a footballer and played for Rennes, Al Ain, and Bursaspor.
Wilfried Mbappe is close to his children, especially Kylian, who he considers his best friend. He has been a constant source of support and guidance for his son, who he calls “my little genius.”
He has also been involved in his son’s football career, as he coached him at AS Bondy, negotiated his contracts with Monaco and PSG, and accompanied him to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, where Kylian won the trophy and the best young player award.
Wilfried Mbappe is a devout Muslim, as is his wife and children. He converted to Islam when he married Fayza, and he taught his children the values and principles of his faith. He is also a philanthropist who has donated money and equipment to various causes and charities, especially in Cameroon and Bondy.
Career
Wilfried Mbappe started his career as a football coach, after he retired from playing the sport. He coached at AS Bondy, a local club in the suburb of Paris where he lived.
He was in charge of the youth teams, where he discovered and trained many talented players, including his son Kylian and his adoptive son Jires.
He was known for his strict but fair approach, as he demanded discipline and respect from his players and encouraged them to have fun and express themselves on the pitch.
He was also praised for his tactical and technical knowledge as he taught his players the game’s fundamentals and nuances.
Wilfried Mbappe also had a career as an entrepreneur, as he founded and ran his own company in security and surveillance.
He provided services and products to various clients, including public institutions, private businesses, and individuals. He was successful and respected in his field, offering quality and reliability to his customers.
Wilfried Mbappe also had a brief stint as a TV consultant, as he was hired by beIN Sports, a Qatari-owned sports network, to cover the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He joined a team of former players and coaches who analyzed and commented on the matches and the players.
He shared his views and opinions on the tournament, as well as his personal experiences and anecdotes as a father and an agent of one of the stars of the competition, Kylian Mbappe.
Net Worth
Wilfried Mbappe’s net worth is estimated at $5 million.
He has accumulated his wealth from his various sources of income, including his coaching career, his entrepreneurial career, and his TV career.
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