Kylian Mbappé vs Neymar Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Kylian Mbappé vs Neymar stats this season (2026/27): Mbappé 12 goals and 2 assists in 11 league games for Real Madrid; Neymar 8 goals and 3 assists in 15 league games for Santos. At World Cup 2026: Mbappé 10 goals in 8 games, Neymar 1 in 2.
Kylian Mbappé vs Neymar: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Kylian Mbappé | Neymar |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Real Madrid | Santos |
| Nationality | France | Brazil |
| Age | 27 | 34 |
| Statistic | Kylian Mbappé | Neymar |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 2 |
| Goals | 10 | 1 |
| Assists | 4 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Statistic | Kylian Mbappé | Neymar |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 107 | 130 |
| International goals | 67 | 80 |
| Statistic | Kylian Mbappé | Neymar |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 11 | 15 |
| Goals | 12 | 8 |
| Assists | 2 | 3 |
The summer of 2017, and the two fees that defined PSG
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PSG bought both of them in the same summer. Neymar came from Barcelona for a world-record €222 million, and Mbappé arrived from Monaco, a move made permanent for €180 million. They played together in Paris for six seasons.
Mbappé left as PSG's all-time top scorer with 256 goals, joined Real Madrid in 2024, and topped La Liga's scoring charts in 2025 and 2026. He is the highest scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals and finished second in the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
Neymar scored 118 goals for PSG, fourth on their all-time list, went to Al-Hilal and returned to Santos in January 2025. He is Brazil's record scorer with 80 goals and played four World Cups.
What decides it
| Kylian Mbappé | Neymar | |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 107 | 130 |
| International goals | 67 | 80 |
| PSG goals | 256 (club record) | 118 |
| World Cups won | 1 (2018) | 0 |
| National scoring record | Yes (France) | Yes (Brazil) |
Mbappé, clearly. Neymar had the bigger fee and the more spectacular peak, but Mbappé has the trophies, the records and the better present.
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.
Did you know: Neymar
- He made his professional debut with Santos in 2009 and led them to the 2011 Copa Libertadores as the tournament's best player.
- At Barcelona (from 2013) he formed MSN with Messi and Luis Suárez, and the trio won the 2014–15 treble.
- In 2017 PSG paid a world-record €222 million for him. He scored 118 goals for them, fourth on their all-time list.
- In 2020–21 he became the first player to score 20 Champions League goals with two different clubs.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Kylian Mbappé score in World Cup 2026? +
Kylian Mbappé scored 10 goals at World Cup 2026 in 8 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Kylian Mbappé have? +
Kylian Mbappé has earned 107 international caps and scored 67 goals for France.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Kylian Mbappé or Neymar? +
Kylian Mbappé and Neymar were both World Cup 2026 stars. Kylian Mbappé scored 10 goals while Neymar scored 1 goal at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Neymar's international stats? +
Neymar has 130 international caps and 80 career international goals for Brazil.
What club did Neymar play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Neymar scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists in 15 appearances. They play for Brazil.
Kylian Mbappé vs Neymar: Stats Overview
Kylian Mbappé (🇫🇷 France, Forward) and Neymar (🇧🇷 Brazil, 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. Kylian Mbappé has 107 international caps and 67 career international goals, while Neymar has 130 caps and 80 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Kylian Mbappé scored 12 goals and provided 2 assists in 11 appearances, while Neymar scored 8 goals and 3 assists in 15 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.