Just Fontaine vs Michel Platini
Both France. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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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.
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Michel Platini
France · 1976–1987 · CM
- Rank in France
- #2 of 33
- Caps · France
- 72 · 41 goals
- Clubs
- A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, AS Saint-Étienne, Juventus
- Honours
- 3× Ballon d'Or
Career record: 72 caps and 41 goals for France; club career at A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, AS Saint-Étienne, Juventus; honours include 3× Ballon d'Or.
The careers, side by side
Just Fontaine is editorial rank 9 and Michel Platini rank 2 in France's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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