Stanley Matthews vs Kylian Mbappé
England against France. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Stanley Matthews
England · 1950s · LM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in England
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 54 · 11 goals
- Clubs
- Stoke City, The Football League XI, Blackpool
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · 2× Hall of Fame
The original 'Wizard of the Dribble,' this legendary winger's mesmerizing footwork earned him the inaugural Ballon d'Or in 1956. Career record: 54 caps and 11 goals for England; club career at Stoke City, The Football League XI, Blackpool; honours include Ballon d'Or, 2× Hall of Fame.
Kylian Mbappé
France · 2010s · LM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in France
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 106 · 66 goals
- Clubs
- AS Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Honours
- European Golden Shoe
The electric forward who became only the second player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, powering France to the 2018 title and cementing his status as a global superstar. Career record: 106 caps and 66 goals for France; club career at AS Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include European Golden Shoe.
The verdict
The almanac puts Kylian Mbappé ahead by 1 rating point, 93 against 92.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.