The beginning of Kylian Mbappé, the star of France for the Euro 2024, It was not as expected. The player suffered an unexpected and uncomfortable injury, breaking his nose in a 1-1 clash against the Austrian team with the defender Kevin Danso.
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Although at first there was talk of an operation, it was announced that Mbappé will have to wear a protective mask if he wants to continue playing the matches of this important event.
Other footballers have played with these masks to protect their nose and prevent further damage. It should be noted that these masks are completely personalized for the player and the type of fracture.
Mbappé’s mask will be 100% designed for his face and his injury. There are masks for nasal septum, cheekbone, and maxillofacial fractures, among others. And they are designed with materials like carbon fiber, a highly resistant and light material.
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How do you personalize them?
The first step is to make a mold of the player’s face, A 3D scan is done and together with a team of professionals, they design and mold them for each of the soccer players.
These masks are an attractive option for soccer players because in addition to providing protection from injuries, they allow them to play the games for which they practiced for several months. It is a popular, and favorite, option that has been made for several years.
After the Euro Cup, the footballer Mbappé will undergo surgery on his fracture, since the French coach Didier Deschamps confirmed that the new Real Madrid player will have to undergo surgery.
Other players who have used them
1. Falcao García
The Colombian footballer suffered a blow in training in 2021 and reappeared in Galatasaray with this protective element.
Carles Puyol
The former Barcelona player, now 46, wore the mask several times during his professional career. One of those times was after suffering a double fracture at the base of the orbit and in the zygomatic arch of his right eye.
3. Raúl Albiol
The Spanish footballer is also known for wearing protective masks. In 2011 he used it to play for Real Madrid due to a fracture in his jaw and then, in 2020, he had a fractured septum that led him to use it again.
4. Michael Ballack
Former German footballer Michael Ballack wore the mask during several matches in 2011 and 2012, after suffering a broken nose.
Kylian Mbappé is one of the favorites of the Euro 2024 for his talent, he is recognized for his technical ability, speed and ability to score goals.
The player demonstrated, at 25 years old, to be a high-performance player. In the club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) performed successfully and is now considered one of the best players in the world.
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The player was a key player in the French teamwho won the World Cup in 2018, and has participated in several editions of the UEFA Champions League. That is why now the French team could not afford the absence of Mbappé, as long as there are options like these protective masks.
