Just Fontaine vs Lilian Thuram
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.
Lilian Thuram
France · 1994–2008 · RB
- Rank in France
- #6 of 33
- Caps · France
- 142 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- AS Monaco, Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1998
A formidable and versatile defender, he anchored France's World Cup 1998 and Euro 2000 victories before marshalling the defence for Juventus, Parma, and Barcelona. Career record: 142 caps and 2 goals for France; club career at AS Monaco, Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus; honours include FIFA World Cup 1998.
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Just Fontaine is editorial rank 9 and Lilian Thuram rank 6 in France's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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