Michel Platini vs Raymond Kopa
France against France. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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).
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 Michel Platini ahead by 4 rating points, 96 against 92.
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