22-year-old champion footballer Kylian Mbappé has become the global ambassador for the house of Dior, its Sauvage perfume and its men’s fashion collections designed by Artistic Director Kim Jones. 

Joining a celebrated list of Dior ambassadors which include Johnny Depp and Robert Pattinson, Mbappé will lend his image to the brand and will collaborate on a series of upcoming projects. Mbappé shared the news on his Instagram saying, “I am delighted to announce that I am now officially part of Maison Dior. Can’t wait to share our collaborations in men’s fashion and Sauvage fragrance.” 

The World Cup-winning French player has long been a fan of Jones’ groundbreaking work at Dior, and his street style has been noteworthy for sporting the Dior Homme x Peter Doig cashmere sweater, and famously being gifted the first draft of the “Air Dior” sneakers by Jones himself. 

On the field Mbappé has steadily maintained an impressive career and recently scored a quartet of goals in a qualifying tournament game – the first to do so since 1958 – as well as winning the coveted Kopa Trophy. As a charitable figure, Mbappé has supported sporting initiatives for hospitalized youth and launched his own “Inspired by KM” association to help children reach their goals. 

Moreover, the brand appears excited to partner with the soccer star, saying in a press statement, “The house of Dior is particularly happy to welcome Kylian Mbappé, with whom it shares the same values of exacting standards and generosity.”

To further satiate your Dior palette, take a look at Kim Jones’ Fall 2022 London show.