Kylian Mbappé vs Virgil van Dijk Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Kylian Mbappé vs Virgil van Dijk stats this season (2026/27): Mbappé 12 goals and 2 assists in 11 league games for Real Madrid; Dijk 6 goals and 0 assists in 38 league games for Liverpool. At World Cup 2026: Mbappé 10 goals in 8 games, Dijk 1 in 4.
Kylian Mbappé vs Virgil van Dijk: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Kylian Mbappé | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Defender |
| Club | Real Madrid | Liverpool |
| Nationality | France | Netherlands |
| Age | 27 | 35 |
| Statistic | Kylian Mbappé | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 4 |
| Goals | 10 | 1 |
| Assists | 4 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Statistic | Kylian Mbappé | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 107 | — |
| International goals | 67 | — |
| Statistic | Kylian Mbappé | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 11 | 38 |
| Goals | 12 | 6 |
| Assists | 2 | 0 |
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.
Quick quiz: Kylian Mbappé and Virgil van Dijk
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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 Virgil van Dijk? +
Kylian Mbappé and Virgil van Dijk were both World Cup 2026 stars. Kylian Mbappé scored 10 goals while Virgil van Dijk scored 1 goal at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Virgil van Dijk's international stats? +
Virgil van Dijk represents Netherlands internationally.
What club did Virgil van Dijk play for this season? +
In the 2025 club season, Virgil van Dijk scored 6 goals and provided 0 assists in 38 appearances. They play for Netherlands.
Kylian Mbappé vs Virgil van Dijk: Stats Overview
Kylian Mbappé (🇫🇷 France, Forward) and Virgil van Dijk (🇳🇱 Netherlands, Defender) 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.
In their 2026/27 and 2025/26 club seasons, Kylian Mbappé scored 12 goals and provided 2 assists in 11 appearances, while Virgil van Dijk scored 6 goals and 0 assists in 38 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.