Kylian Mbappé vs Michel Platini
France against France. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Kylian Mbappé
France · 2010s · LM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in France
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 106 · 66 goals
- Clubs
- AS Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Honours
- European Golden Shoe
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 caps and 66 goals for France; club career at AS Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include European Golden Shoe.
Michel Platini
France · 1980s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 96
- Rank in France
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 72 · 41 goals
- Clubs
- A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, AS Saint-Étienne, Juventus
- Honours
- 3× Ballon d'Or (1983–1985) · 4× Hall of Fame (1994–1994)
A three-time Ballon d'Or winner, this elegant playmaker orchestrated France's Euro 1984 triumph, netting nine goals in a single tournament – a record that still stands. Career record: 72 caps and 41 goals for France; club career at A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, AS Saint-Étienne, Juventus; honours include 3× Ballon d'Or (1983–1985), 4× Hall of Fame (1994–1994).
The verdict
The almanac puts Michel Platini ahead by 3 rating points, 96 against 93.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.