Just Fontaine vs Ousmane Dembélé
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.
Ousmane Dembélé
France · 2016– · RM
- Rank in France
- #7 of 33
- Caps · France
- 67 (as of 4 October 2026) · 13 (as of 4 October 2026) goals
- Clubs
- Borussia Dortmund, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 2018 · 1× Ballon d'Or
Twenty-five first-half minutes against Norway on 26 June 2026 brought Dembélé three goals, the fastest World Cup hat-trick in seventy-two years and the first of his France career. Career record: 67 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 13 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for France; club career at Borussia Dortmund, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or, FIFA World Cup 2018.
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Just Fontaine is editorial rank 9 and Ousmane Dembélé rank 7 in France's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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