Raymond Kopa vs Zinedine Zidane
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.
Zinedine Zidane
France · 1994–2006 · CM
- Rank in France
- #1 of 33
- Caps · France
- 108 · 31 goals
- Clubs
- FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Juventus, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1998 · 1× Ballon d'Or
The mercurial maestro whose iconic Marseille turn, balletic grace, and unforgettable header in the 1998 World Cup final defined a golden era for France and Real Madrid. Career record: 108 caps and 31 goals for France; club career at FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Juventus, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or, FIFA World Cup 1998.
The careers, side by side
Raymond Kopa is editorial rank 8 and Zinedine Zidane rank 1 in France's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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