Who is the best number 10 in France national team history?
Les Bleus playmakers spanning every era, from European Championship architects to today's record-chasing superstars. Where do you stand?
1Zinedine Zidane
1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 winner, three-time FIFA World Player of the Year and France's greatest #10.
2Michel Platini
Three-time Ballon d'Or winner who powered France to Euro 1984 with nine goals in the tournament.
3Raymond Kopa
1958 Ballon d'Or winner and Real Madrid European Cup champion, France's pioneering playmaker.
4Just Fontaine
Holder of the all-time World Cup single-edition scoring record with 13 goals at 1958.
5Kylian Mbappé
France's modern superstar, 2018 World Cup winner and 2022 final hat-trick scorer.
6Jean-Pierre Papin
1991 Ballon d'Or winner famed for his acrobatic 'Papinades' volleys.
7Youri Djorkaeff
Creative 1998 World Cup winner who paired with Zidane in France's golden generation.
8Alain Giresse
Midfield maestro of France's 'carré magique' alongside Platini at the 1982 and 1986 World Cups.
9Jean Tigana
Tireless engine of France's Euro 1984-winning midfield, part of the legendary square.
10Antoine Griezmann
Euro 2016 Golden Boot and 2018 World Cup winner, France's modern creative lynchpin.
11Robert Pires
Arsenal Invincible and 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 winner with elegant left-footed play.
12David Ginola
Charismatic winger and Premier League Player of the Year known for his flair.
13Roger Piantoni
Reims legend and 1958 World Cup semi-finalist, a refined inside-forward of his era.
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