Kylian Mbappé vs Lilian Thuram
Both France. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Lilian Thuram
France · 1994–2008 · RB
- Rank in France
- #6 of 33
- Caps · France
- 142 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- AS Monaco, Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1998
A formidable and versatile defender, he anchored France's World Cup 1998 and Euro 2000 victories before marshalling the defence for Juventus, Parma, and Barcelona. Career record: 142 caps and 2 goals for France; club career at AS Monaco, Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus; honours include FIFA World Cup 1998.
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Kylian Mbappé is editorial rank 5 and Lilian Thuram rank 6 in France's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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