N'Golo Kanté vs Thierry Henry
Both France. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
N'Golo Kanté
France · 2016– · CDM
- Rank in France
- #10 of 33
- Caps · France
- 69 (as of 4 October 2026) · 2 (as of 4 October 2026) goals
- Clubs
- Stade Malherbe Caen, Chelsea, Al Ittihad
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 2018
In Porto on 29 May 2021 he covered the whole width of Manchester City's midfield, winning the ball again and again, and left the pitch as man of the match in Chelsea's Champions League final. Career record: 69 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 2 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for France; club career at Stade Malherbe Caen, Chelsea, Al Ittihad; honours include FIFA World Cup 2018.
Thierry Henry
France · 1997–2010 · SS
- Rank in France
- #3 of 33
- Caps · France
- 123 · 51 goals
- Clubs
- AS Monaco, Arsenal, New York Red Bulls
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1998
With his back to goal at Highbury on 1 October 2000, Denis Irwin tight behind him, he flicked the ball up, spun and volleyed it over Fabien Barthez in one motion. Career record: 123 caps and 51 goals for France; club career at AS Monaco, Arsenal, New York Red Bulls; honours include FIFA World Cup 1998.
The careers, side by side
N'Golo Kanté is editorial rank 10 and Thierry Henry rank 3 in France's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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