Raymond Kopa vs Thierry Henry
Both France. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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
Raymond Kopa is editorial rank 8 and Thierry Henry rank 3 in France's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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