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World Cup: French players with most goals for country, club in history [Top 5]
Kylian Mbappé Sets New Scoring Record for French Football
Kylian Mbappé has established himself as the top scorer among French players in a single season for both the national team and the top five European leagues.
The Real Madrid forward netted his 55th goal for the French national team during the World Cup Round of 16 match against Paraguay on Saturday. This goal not only marks a personal milestone but also cements his status as the all-time leader for French players in a single season.
Mbappé surpassed his previous record of 54 goals set during the 2022-2023 season for both club and country.
The following is a list of the top five French players with the most goals in a single season:
- Kylian Mbappé – 55 goals (2025-2026)
- Kylian Mbappé – 54 goals (2022-2023)
- Just Fontaine – 53 goals (1957-1958)
- Kylian Mbappé – 52 goals (2021-2022)
- Philippe Gondet – 51 goals (1965-1966)