Just Fontaine vs Raymond Kopa
France against France. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Just Fontaine
France · 1950s · ST
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in France
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 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.
Raymond Kopa
France · 1951–62 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in France
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 45 · 18 goals
- Clubs
- Angers SCO, Stade de Reims, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or
France's first Ballon d'Or winner, his dazzling dribbling and incisive play were pivotal to Real Madrid's European dominance in the late 1950s. Career record: 45 caps and 18 goals for France; club career at Angers SCO, Stade de Reims, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include Ballon d'Or.
The verdict
The almanac puts Raymond Kopa ahead by 1 rating point, 92 against 91.
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