Kylian Mbappe in line to be named France captain at 24

France and PSG forward Kylian Mbappe is reportedly the leading candidate to become captain of the French national team at just 24 years old. 

According to Get French Football News, The potential candidates for the prestigious role are dwindling and Mbappe is in pole position.

The vacancy arose when France’s most-capped player, Hugo Lloris (36), retired from international football in the wake of Les Bleus’ World Cup final defeat to Argentina. 

Steve Mandanda (37) and Karim Benzema (34) were potential candidates for the role, but both have also taken the decision to retire from international football.

Raphaël Varane, at the age of just 29, is now also set to retire from international duty, according to Le Parisien. 

The fact that the player is suffering from physical and mental wear and tear, as well as the Manchester United centre-back’s desire to spend more time with his family are cited as reasons for the surprise imminent announcement.

Olivier Giroud’s (36) projected imminent announcement leaves Mbappé as the leading candidate to become Lloris’ successor and take the armband.