Les Bleus playmakers spanning every era, from European Championship architects to today's record-chasing superstars. Where do you stand?
1Zinedine Zidane1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 winner, three-time FIFA World Player of the Year and France's greatest #10.
2Michel PlatiniThree-time Ballon d'Or winner who powered France to Euro 1984 with nine goals in the tournament.
3Raymond Kopa1958 Ballon d'Or winner and Real Madrid European Cup champion, France's pioneering playmaker.
4Just FontaineHolder of the all-time World Cup single-edition scoring record with 13 goals at 1958.
5Kylian MbappéFrance's modern superstar, 2018 World Cup winner and 2022 final hat-trick scorer.
6Jean-Pierre Papin1991 Ballon d'Or winner famed for his acrobatic 'Papinades' volleys.
7Youri DjorkaeffCreative 1998 World Cup winner who paired with Zidane in France's golden generation.
8Alain GiresseMidfield maestro of France's 'carré magique' alongside Platini at the 1982 and 1986 World Cups.
9Jean TiganaTireless engine of France's Euro 1984-winning midfield, part of the legendary square.
10Antoine GriezmannEuro 2016 Golden Boot and 2018 World Cup winner, France's modern creative lynchpin.
11Robert PiresArsenal Invincible and 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 winner with elegant left-footed play.
12David GinolaCharismatic winger and Premier League Player of the Year known for his flair.
13Roger PiantoniReims legend and 1958 World Cup semi-finalist, a refined inside-forward of his era.
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Platini finished on 41 goals for France and Zidane on 31, which is why the No. 10 has never been a scoring shirt: https://youpick.best/articles/kylian-mbappe-ranked-every-way
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