Erling Haaland vs Kylian Mbappé Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Erling Haaland vs Kylian Mbappé stats this season (2026/27): Haaland 9 goals and 0 assists in 9 league games for Manchester City; Mbappé 12 goals and 2 assists in 11 league games for Real Madrid. At World Cup 2026: Haaland 7 goals in 5 games, Mbappé 10 in 8.
Erling Haaland vs Kylian Mbappé: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Erling Haaland | Kylian Mbappé |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Manchester City | Real Madrid |
| Nationality | Norway | France |
| Age | 26 | 27 |
| Statistic | Erling Haaland | Kylian Mbappé |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 5 | 8 |
| Goals | 7 | 10 |
| Assists | 0 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Statistic | Erling Haaland | Kylian Mbappé |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 59 | 107 |
| International goals | 65 | 67 |
| Statistic | Erling Haaland | Kylian Mbappé |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 9 | 11 |
| Goals | 9 | 12 |
| Assists | 0 | 2 |
Tournaments against seasons
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Both won the Golden Boy. Both have been picked for the FIFPRO World 11 more than once. They are the two best centre-forwards of their generation, and they have built their reputations in different arenas.
Haaland wins seasons. He scored 36 Premier League goals in his first year at Manchester City, still the record, and 52 in all competitions. He has three Premier League Golden Boots, the quickest eight hat-tricks in Premier League history, and Norway's all-time top-scorer record with 65 goals in 59 caps.
Mbappé wins tournaments. He is the highest scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals, scored a hat-trick in a World Cup final, won the 2018 World Cup, and took Golden Boots in 2022 and 2026. Haaland reached the quarter-finals in 2026, Norway's best ever, and was named in the tournament's Dream XI.
Both now play at the top of their league: Haaland for Manchester City in the Premier League, Mbappé for Real Madrid in La Liga, where he topped the scoring charts in 2025 and 2026.
What decides it
| Erling Haaland | Kylian Mbappé | |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 59 | 107 |
| International goals | 65 | 67 |
| Golden Boy | Yes | Yes (2017) |
| World Cup best finish | Quarter-final (2026) | Winner (2018) |
| Single-season league record | 36 Premier League goals | Top scorer in La Liga 2025, 2026 |
For a tournament, Mbappé. For a season of goals, Haaland. Both are first-name-on-the-teamsheet players in any fantasy game.
Did you know: Erling Haaland
- He started at Bryne and Molde, joined Red Bull Salzburg in 2019, and moved to Dortmund in 2020 where he won the DFB-Pokal.
- Manchester City signed him in 2022 for €60 million. He helped them win the treble in his first season.
- He holds the Premier League record for goals in a season (36) and the record for most goals in all competitions in a single season by a Premier League player (52).
- He is the only player to win Premier League Young Player and Player of the Season in the same year.
Did you know: Kylian Mbappé
- He was born in Paris and raised in Bondy. His Monaco side won the 2016–17 Ligue 1 title, the club's first league title in 17 years.
- PSG made the move permanent in 2017 for €180 million, then the second-biggest transfer ever. He left as their all-time top scorer with 256 goals and 15 trophies, including six Ligue 1 titles.
- At the 2018 World Cup he became only the second teenager after Pelé to score in a final. In 2022 he scored a hat-trick in the final and still finished on the losing side.
- He is the highest scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals. His 10 at the 2026 tournament equalled Gerd Müller for the third-most in a single World Cup.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Erling Haaland score in World Cup 2026? +
Erling Haaland scored 7 goals at World Cup 2026 in 5 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Erling Haaland have? +
Erling Haaland has earned 59 international caps and scored 65 goals for Norway.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappé? +
Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé were both World Cup 2026 stars. Erling Haaland scored 7 goals while Kylian Mbappé scored 10 goals at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Kylian Mbappé's international stats? +
Kylian Mbappé has 107 international caps and 67 career international goals for France.
What club did Kylian Mbappé play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Kylian Mbappé scored 12 goals and provided 2 assists in 11 appearances. They play for France.
Erling Haaland vs Kylian Mbappé: Stats Overview
Erling Haaland (🇳🇴 Norway, Forward) and Kylian Mbappé (🇫🇷 France, Forward) are both World Cup 2026 players. The tournament ran from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the final. Erling Haaland has 59 international caps and 65 career international goals, while Kylian Mbappé has 107 caps and 67 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Erling Haaland scored 9 goals and provided 0 assists in 9 appearances, while Kylian Mbappé scored 12 goals and 2 assists in 11 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.