
Mbappe Scores Again – Is He Europe’s Best Striker?
Mbappe Scores Again – But Is He Europe’s Best Striker?
Kylian Mbappe continued his blistering form by netting his 53rd international goal in France’s 3-0 win over Azerbaijan, keeping Les Bleus perfect in their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Another Magical Night for Mbappe
The Real Madrid star scored in first-half injury time, weaving past defenders before coolly finishing into the bottom corner. It marked his 10th consecutive game with a goal for club and country.
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17 goals in 13 appearances for France and Real Madrid this season
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5 goals in 2 Champions League games
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Was a doubt due to an ankle issue, but started and dazzled
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Substituted late in the game as a precaution
In the second half, Mbappe turned provider, delivering a pinpoint cross for Adrien Rabiot to make it 2-0 with a header. Substitute Florian Thauvin, making his first France appearance since 2019, completed the win with a sweet left-footed strike.
Mbappe vs Haaland vs Kane: Who’s the Best?
While Mbappe is arguably Europe’s most in-form player, the numbers show Erling Haaland and Harry Kane are keeping pace – or even outpacing him in some areas.
Player |
Goals |
Matches |
Scoring Frequency |
UCL Goals |
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Erling Haaland |
18 |
11 |
Every 0.61 games |
3 |
Harry Kane |
18 |
10 |
Every 0.56 games |
4 |
Kylian Mbappe |
17 |
13 |
Every 0.76 games |
5 |
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Haaland scored five in a single match vs Moldova (11-1), and leads World Cup qualifying with 9 goals.
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Kane leads the Bundesliga with 11 goals in 6 games, setting a blistering pace.
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Mbappe, however, leads the Champions League scoring race with 5 goals in 2 games.
All three stars have scored in all but one match this season, showing remarkable consistency.
The Verdict
While Mbappe continues to captivate fans with flair and elegance, the raw numbers currently favor Kane and Haaland—especially in domestic league goals. However, Mbappe’s all-around contributions, leadership as France’s captain, and big-match pedigree in the Champions League keep him firmly in the argument for Europe’s top striker.
As the season progresses, this three-way race could define the narrative of the 2025 football year.
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