Mbappe vs Haaland: Who will be the best?

PSG and France forward Kylian Mbappe.Pixabay

Mbappe vs Haaland: Who will be the best?

Ronaldo and Messi are two of the world’s best players. However, there is a younger generation of players who have already established themselves as stars. The two most high-profile ones are arguably France’s Kylian Mbappe and Norway’s Erling Haaland, and it is safe to say that Mbappe and Haaland are currently competing to establish themselves as the world’s future superstars. Because the two are doing so well, it is the hottest topic of discussion among football fans. To simplify things, we can look at their stats and contributions for the minutes they have played. Let’s get to the point.

1. FIFA Ratings

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. By Werner100359 Wikimedia

EA Sports recently weighed in on the debate by giving Mbappe (91) a higher FIFA 22 rating than Haaland (88). We can’t compare them without mentioning their FIFA ratings.

In FIFA 22, Ronaldo has a rating of 91, while PSG’s Messi has a rating of 93, making him the highest-rated player in the game. Messi’s teammate Mbappe is rated 91, indicating that the changing of the guard is near.

Haaland received an 88 rating this year, which is extremely impressive considering he is only 22 years old.

Looking deeper into the numbers, Mbappe outpaces Haaland in terms of pace (97-89), making him the fastest player in the game ahead of Adama Traore (96). Mbappe appears to have a high FIFA rating.

2. World Cup rankings

A world Cup Trophy. By Revol Web –Wikimedia commons

Norway has yet to compete in World Cup tournaments. This simply means that Erling Haaland has not competed in any World Cup tournaments. However, the country can boast and hope that Norway will one day play soccer in the World, citing examples such as Haaland.

On the other hand, Mbappe can be ranked in a variety of World Cup competitions.
Did you know that Mbappe is the World Cup’s youngest player to score? With Mbappe missing from France’s squad, one could argue that the squad is incomplete. 

Kylian has accomplished a lot at the age of 23, becoming the second-youngest player behind Pele to score in a World Cup final. Mbappe is currently ahead of Haaland.

3. Goal-scoring stats

And the PSG star is leaving no stone unturned in establishing himself as a potential future GOAT, with career stats that rival Manchester City wonder striker Erling Haaland.

Simply put, Kylian Mbappe has appeared in numerous games for both club and country, scoring numerous goals. It works out to one goal every 1.48 matches. Mbappe has been scoring goals at the highest level for a longer period of time than Haaland, having played for Monaco and PSG in addition to earning over 50 caps for his country.

Despite a hit-or-miss season, the Norwegian is scoring goals for fun this season, giving him the upper hand. Haaland has played in far fewer games, with at least 200 appearances and 160 goals, equating to one every 1.33 games.

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4. Team Play

Mbappe has been successful in winning silverware, having won 15 senior trophies, including five Ligue 1 titles. Mbappe has won the Nations League and the 2018 World Cup for France, scoring in both finals.

Haaland, on the other hand, has only won four awards. These include the DFB Pokal in 2021 with current club Borussia Dortmund and three titles with former club Red Bull Salzburg (two Austrian Bundesliga and one Austrian Cup).

Looking specifically at their club play, Mbappe leads the way in terms of assists, with 105 to Haaland’s 36. (although the Norwegian has played almost 100 fewer games).

Mbappe is not a pure striker, but rather a modern-day forward with the ability to play in any attacking position. In the future, Kylian is expected to be the best.

5. Marketability

Football, as much as we dislike to admit it, is all about marketability. From that point forward, Cristiano Ronaldo was arguably a more marketable star than Lionel Messi. But who will take the throne in the future? Mbappe has already reached new heights, with his face on the cover of FIFA 21 and a sponsorship deal with Nike worth more than $10 million per year.

The Frenchman has 71 million Instagram followers, compared to Haaland’s 15.7 million. Haaland is trailing in terms of visibility, and despite Man City’s financial clout, a move to the Etihad is not on the same scale profile-wise.

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6. Market value

Haaland celebrates after scoring. By Werner100359. Wikimedia commons

The duo’s fair market value is significantly higher. Do you believe Kyllian Mbappe is the most expensive player in the world? This means that a few top clubs will be able to secure Kylian’s services and pay him the weekly wages he receives from Paris Saint-Germain.

Obtaining Haaland is relatively inexpensive for most clubs. However, a few clubs will be able to obtain Haaland Services in the future or near future. Because of their sudden rise, Kylian has a higher chance of being the best than Haaland, though this is based on the probability of their potential.
What a duo!

7. Consistency

Mbappe is a fantastic sprinter and dribbler, but despite being a World Cup winner, he lacks show-stopping consistency. After dominating against Barcelona at Camp Nou, he went missing four days later when PSG was defeated at home by Monaco and was dubbed ‘Le Flop’ by Le Parisien.

Haaland has a wide range of movement and a calculated coolness in the area. He is difficult to contain because he can easily carry the ball and use his height as a target man. His left foot’s power and penalty expertise put him close to being the complete package as a modern No 9.

8. World cup competitions

They say no Kylian no party. With the retirement of Messi and Ronaldo, this match brings the curtain down on one of the most illustrious careers in football history, but it also ushers in a love story for the next generation to fall in love with Mbappe and football.

Who at the age of 23 has ever scored a hat trick and Penalty spot kicks? Mbappe concludes the discussion as to what occurred on December 18, 2022. Mbappe has already played in two World Cup finals, scoring the game-winning goal in both. He has already won one World Cup and was on the verge of winning a second when France was eliminated on penalties.

However, Haaland is not a bad player, but his country’s failure to qualify for world cup competitions prevents him from giving his all. There is optimism for the duo’s future.

9. Future clubs will play a vital role

Future clubs, coaches, teammates, and management will all play important roles in the duo’s future. Both Mbappe and Haaland found themselves to be the source of speculation regarding their futures in the summer 2022 transfer windows.

Haaland, who was playing for Borussia Dortmund at the time, was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League and eventually signed with defending champions Manchester City.

Meanwhile, Mbappe was widely expected to leave Paris Saint-Germain for Real Madrid, only to make a U-turn and sign a new contract with the French club in May 2022. Mbappe is under contract with PSG until the summer of 2025.

10. Focus and agents help

Kylian Mbappe with a World Cup trophy. By Антон. Wikimedia Commons

Every individual’s ultimate goal in his or her career life is to focus. Kylian and Haaland are two of the most talented young players who have completely grasped this assignment. Many things that would specifically end their career should be avoided.

Their agents and coaches can assist them in reaching career milestones.
Individual decision-making with the goal of breaking records will be a good drive and motivation. Haaland is focused on breaking records of goal-scoring in the English Premier League, winning trophies and other individual awards.

Generally, Mbappe is aiming at winning all competitions that he faces. These include world cups, the man of the match awards, goals, the Champions League, and many more. In general, the duo is a gifted and fantastic player. However, Mbappe has an upper hand over Haaland currently and it may be the case in the future. This article, therefore, gives Mbappe a lead over Erling in the future. Let’s look at what the future holds for them.

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