Just Fontaine vs N'Golo Kanté
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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.
N'Golo Kanté
France · 2016– · CDM
- Rank in France
- #10 of 33
- Caps · France
- 69 (as of 4 October 2026) · 2 (as of 4 October 2026) goals
- Clubs
- Stade Malherbe Caen, Chelsea, Al Ittihad
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 2018
In Porto on 29 May 2021 he covered the whole width of Manchester City's midfield, winning the ball again and again, and left the pitch as man of the match in Chelsea's Champions League final. Career record: 69 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 2 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for France; club career at Stade Malherbe Caen, Chelsea, Al Ittihad; honours include FIFA World Cup 2018.
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Just Fontaine is editorial rank 9 and N'Golo Kanté rank 10 in France's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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