Michel Platini vs Raymond Kopa
Both France. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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Michel Platini
France · 1976–1987 · CM
- Rank in France
- #2 of 33
- Caps · France
- 72 · 41 goals
- Clubs
- A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, AS Saint-Étienne, Juventus
- Honours
- 3× Ballon d'Or
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.
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Raymond Kopa
France · 1952–1962 · CM
- Rank in France
- #8 of 33
- Caps · France
- 45 · 18 goals
- Clubs
- Angers SCO, Stade de Reims, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Honours
- 1× 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 1× Ballon d'Or.
The careers, side by side
Michel Platini is editorial rank 2 and Raymond Kopa rank 8 in France's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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