Who is the best player in France national team history?

France has produced some of the most gifted and influential players in football history, from classic midfield generals to modern superstars. Vote for the player who best defined Les Bleus.

Zinedine Zidane

Three-time FIFA World Player of the Year who scored twice in the 1998 World Cup final to deliver France's first title.

1/12

Michel Platini

Three consecutive Ballon d'Or winner (1983–85) and the engine behind France's 1984 European Championship triumph.

2/12

Thierry Henry

France's all-time record goalscorer with 51 goals in 123 appearances, a lethal striker for Arsenal and the national team.

3/12

Kylian Mbappé

Generational talent who became a World Cup winner at 19 and has already exceeded 50 international goals for France.

4/12

Just Fontaine

Scored 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup — an all-time record that still stands — en route to France finishing third.

5/12

Raymond Kopa

1958 Ballon d'Or winner and France's first great international star, an elegant and electrifying forward.

6/12

Didier Deschamps

Lifted the World Cup as captain in 1998 and masterminded France's second title as manager in 2018.

7/12

Patrick Vieira

Commanding midfielder who was France's midfield heartbeat during their 1998 World Cup and 2000 Euro double.

8/12

Antoine Griezmann

Key contributor to France's 2018 World Cup win, with 44 international goals and consistent excellence for Les Bleus.

9/12

Olivier Giroud

France's all-time leading scorer with 57 goals in 137 caps, a selfless striker who played a vital role in the 2018 triumph.

10/12

Laurent Blanc

Elegant defender who captained France's golden generation and became the first player to score in a penalty shootout at the World Cup.

11/12

Youri Djorkaeff

Creative and versatile attacker who was crucial to France's 1998 World Cup squad and is remembered for his flair.

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