Karim Benzema vs Kylian Mbappé
Both France. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Karim Benzema
France · 2007–2022 · SS
- Rank in France
- #4 of 33
- Caps · France
- 97 · 37 goals
- Clubs
- Olympique Lyonnais, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Al Ittihad
- Honours
- 1× Ballon d'Or
A truly complete and elegant forward, this Real Madrid legend evolved into a talismanic figure, finally earning his well-deserved Ballon d'Or in 2022 after years of sublime performances. Career record: 97 caps and 37 goals for France; club career at Olympique Lyonnais, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Al Ittihad; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or.
Kylian Mbappé
France · 2017– · LM
- Rank in France
- #5 of 33
- Caps · France
- 106 (as of 4 October 2026) · 66 (as of 4 October 2026) goals
- Clubs
- AS Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 2018
The electric forward who became only the second player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, powering France to the 2018 title and cementing his status as a global superstar. Career record: 106 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 66 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for France; club career at AS Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include FIFA World Cup 2018.
The careers, side by side
Karim Benzema is editorial rank 4 and Kylian Mbappé rank 5 in France's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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