Who is the best striker in France national team history?

Les Bleus have produced world-class attackers across the decades. From the elegance of Just Fontaine to the clinical brilliance of Thierry Henry — who is France's greatest striker?

1

Thierry Henry

Arsenal legend and former France all-time top scorer, a defining forward of the 2000s.

2

Olivier Giroud

France's record all-time top scorer, known for his aerial ability and crucial tournament goals.

3

Kylian Mbappé

PSG and France's electric forward who became a global superstar after the 2018 World Cup win.

4

Just Fontaine

Holder of the all-time World Cup single-tournament scoring record with 13 goals in 1958.

5

Jean-Pierre Papin

Ballon d'Or winner in 1991, Marseille's prolific striker and one of France's finest finishers.

6

David Trezeguet

Scorer of the golden goal in Euro 2000 final, a deadly poacher with Juventus and France.

7

Karim Benzema

Real Madrid legend who returned to France colors to win the 2021 Ballon d'Or and grace two World Cups.

8

Nicolas Anelka

Nomadic striker who scored goals across Europe and was a key figure in the 1998 and 2000 France squads.

9

Sylvain Wiltord

Pacy forward who scored the last-minute equalizer in Euro 2000 final before Trezeguet's winner.

10

Youri Djorkaeff

Elegant attacking forward who scored in the 1998 World Cup final and lit up French football.