Just Fontaine vs Kylian Mbappé
Both France. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Just Fontaine
France · 1953–1960 · ST
- Rank in France
- #9 of 33
- Caps · France
- 21 · 30 goals
- Clubs
- US Marocaine Casablanca, OGC Nice, Stade de Reims
The prolific goalscorer who set an astonishing record of 13 goals in a single World Cup tournament in 1958, a feat of striking prowess that remains unmatched. Career record: 21 caps and 30 goals for France; club career at US Marocaine Casablanca, OGC Nice, Stade de Reims.
Kylian Mbappé
France · 2017– · LM
- Rank in France
- #5 of 33
- Caps · France
- 106 (as of 4 October 2026) · 66 (as of 4 October 2026) goals
- Clubs
- AS Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 2018
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 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 66 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for France; club career at AS Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include FIFA World Cup 2018.
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Just Fontaine is editorial rank 9 and Kylian Mbappé rank 5 in France's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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