Haaland is the most lethal pure striker in modern football with extraordinary goal-per-game ratios. Mbappé is faster, more versatile, and already a World Cup champion. They represent the two biggest stars of the next generation.
Haaland vs Mbappé — Side-by-side comparison on A Versus B
Norwegian striker for Manchester City known for prolific goalscoring and penalty efficiency
French forward renowned for explosive pace, clinical finishing, and consistent goal-scoring output.
Goals per Game (Career). World Cup Titles. Speed. Heading Ability
Haaland for pure goal-scoring, Mbappé for all-around impact. Both will dominate the next decade.
Erling Haaland: 0.87 | Kylian Mbappé: 0.89
Erling Haaland: 41 goals | Kylian Mbappé: 89
Erling Haaland: 0.89 | Kylian Mbappé: 0.63
Erling Haaland: 31 assists | Kylian Mbappé: 87 assists
Erling Haaland: 36 goals | Kylian Mbappé: 28 goals
Erling Haaland: 92.3% | Kylian Mbappé: 87%
Erling Haaland: 1.2 | Kylian Mbappé: 3.8
Erling Haaland: 24 years | Kylian Mbappé: 25 years
Erling Haaland: Central striker (pure finisher) | Kylian Mbappé: Roaming forward (playmaker-scorer hybrid)
Erling Haaland: 220+ goals | Kylian Mbappé: N/A
Erling Haaland: 36 goals/season | Kylian Mbappé: N/A
Erling Haaland: 0 awards | Kylian Mbappé: 1 award
Erling Haaland: 24 years | Kylian Mbappé: 27 years
Erling Haaland: 7 years (2019-2025) | Kylian Mbappé: N/A
Erling Haaland: 35 goals (59 appearances) | Kylian Mbappé: 48 goals in 80 caps
Erling Haaland: 18.2% above xG | Kylian Mbappé: N/A
Erling Haaland: 36 (Premier League only) | Kylian Mbappé: 44 (all competitions)
Erling Haaland: 1.06 | Kylian Mbappé: 0.89
Erling Haaland: 195cm (6'5") | Kylian Mbappé: 178cm (5'10")
Erling Haaland: 36.2 | Kylian Mbappé: 37.8
Erling Haaland: $195 million | Kylian Mbappé: $210 million
Erling Haaland: 1.14 | Kylian Mbappé: N/A (plays La Liga)
Erling Haaland: 36 goals (Premier League) | Kylian Mbappé: N/A
Erling Haaland: 8 assists (Premier League) | Kylian Mbappé: N/A
Erling Haaland: 8 goals (2023-24 season) | Kylian Mbappé: N/A
Erling Haaland: 2 (2023-24: Premier League, FA Cup) | Kylian Mbappé: N/A
Erling Haaland: 200+ goals | Kylian Mbappé: 300+
Erling Haaland: 36 goals | Kylian Mbappé: N/A
Erling Haaland: 7 years (since 2019) | Kylian Mbappé: N/A
Erling Haaland: 32 caps | Kylian Mbappé: N/A
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: €157M
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: Superior statistical output vs Ronaldo's period
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 0 titles
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 306 goals
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 544
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 37.5
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 6 seasons
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 170 goals
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 62%
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 32 titles
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 310+ goals
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 45+ assists
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 1 title
Estimated Career Games Missed (Injuries)
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 35+ games
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 5.1 dribbles
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 0.73
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 1.9
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 36.5 km/h (age 25)
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 0 titles (runner-up 2022)
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 7 years (2018-2026)
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 35.2 km/h
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 46 goals
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 9 assists
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 82%
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 8.2/10
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 0 trophies
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 28 days
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 0.55
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 36.0 km/h
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 22 assists
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 2.1
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 47 goals
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 22 games
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: $180 million (2017)
Erling Haaland: N/A | Kylian Mbappé: 80 appearances
How to choose between Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé
Haaland vs Mbappé — Structured Comparison Data
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Haaland vs Mbappé — Attribute Category Vocabulary
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Who is a better goal scorer: Haaland or Mbappé?
Haaland is the superior pure goal scorer with a 0.88 goals-per-game career ratio versus Mbappé's 0.76, and he holds 36 Champions League goals to Mbappé's 28. However, Mbappé contributes 92 career assists to Haaland's 31, making him more complete offensively despite lower goal conversion.
Which player is faster and more athletic?
Mbappé has a marginal edge in top speed (36.2 km/h vs 35.8 km/h) and executes 3.8 dribbles per 90 minutes compared to Haaland's 2.1, indicating superior agility and ball-carrying. Haaland compensates with 6'4" height and superior heading ability (67% accuracy).
Who performs better in the Champions League?
Haaland dominates with 36 goals in the competition—the fastest to reach this milestone at age 24. Mbappé has 28 Champions League goals but excels in domestic leagues across multiple countries (Ligue 1, La Liga, Liga).
Mbappé offers greater tactical flexibility, playing effectively as a left winger, right winger, or center forward while creating plays. Haaland functions as a specialist central striker optimized for positioned service, requiring more structured team systems but delivering elite efficiency when deployed correctly.
Mbappé maintains superior availability with fewer significant injuries. Haaland has experienced groin and foot issues that caused 14+ game absences in the 2024-25 season, impacting consistency despite higher efficiency when fit.
How to Choose Between Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé
Goals per Game (Career): Erling Haaland has 0.87, while Kylian Mbappé has 0.55.
World Cup Titles: Erling Haaland has 0, while Kylian Mbappé has 1.
Speed: Erling Haaland has Very Fast, while Kylian Mbappé has Elite.
Heading Ability: Erling Haaland has Elite, while Kylian Mbappé has Average.
Erling Haaland is better than Kylian Mbappé