The Top 20 French Players in History

France has produced some of the greatest footballers of all time, from World Cup winners to European champions. In this video, we rank the top 20 French players who have left an unforgettable mark on the beautiful game. From legends like Zinedine Zidane and Michel Platini to modern stars like Kylian Mbappé and Karim Benzema, this list covers the best of the best.
Watch the full video to see who made the list and share your thoughts in the comments! Do you agree with our ranking? Who do you think is the greatest French footballer of all time? 🏆
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[@aswanthramanasm7536]

Everything was perfect brother but only one from my pov griezmann deserved to be in top 10 without him france would not have won the 2018 wc and in 2016 he dominated the whole tournament. He was robbed in 2018 ballon d'or

[@Magustheseer]

Agreed. He has been the key player for France over the last 10 years and his arrival coincides with France being a top dog again.
Very underrated.

[@thefinalbell3998]

It’s Obvious that Zidane and Platini are 1 and 2 but Which Order? Id say Platini Is favored 80%-20% vs Zidane. He has 3 Ballon Dors vs 1 for Zidane. He didn’t have a WC but didn’t play with the likes of Henry, Patrick , Thuram and Even a young Ribery. Platini was a better goal scorer was more consistent in UCL and Country and more importantly IMO fended Off more impressive players from his era. Zidane was brilliant beyond belief but was seen as in a mix of 2 or so players after R9 as the best player in the world at his best. Platini on the other hand was seen as the best player in the 80s ahead of monsters like Gullit Van Basten and Rijkaard as well as Rumminegge and Matthaus. Platini was better than all of them only Maradona was seen as superior. That’s my case for Platini 🇫🇷

[@Julius37]

Everybody gangsta until Benzema starting scoring...
Benzema IS definitely above Giroud and Kante, cmon.

[@muratferguson4534]

I think not

[@KhoiromKorou]

Griezmann deserved to be in top 10

[@J3553H]

Benzema at 15 😂

[@nikosofidemporas]

If we count hugely their International career with France then he is right about there.
My problem is Griezmann should be higher.

[@soumyajitroy4783]

​@@nikosofidemporashe meant something else...

[@Haarwyvern]

Papin Grizou and Kopa are far too low !
Grizou is easily better than Kanté and it's not even close. Best french player most of the time between 2016 and 2022 with the national team

[@nottheonefromearth]

Easily lol

[@Haarwyvern]

@@nottheonefromearth top 3 ballon d'or 2016 and 2018 because of french team.
Kanté never was that high.
He is arguably the 3rd most influential player in french team history after Zidane and Platini

[@amooolusina6978]

They don't respect him

[@joshuajigah1498]

You didn't include Zidane winning french player of the year, expect if he never won it

[@robertluengas513]

How long do you guys think it will take Mbappe to pass Giroud’s goal record for France?

[@abcdex6710]

where is Alain Giresse ?

[@webmeister5000]

Excellent piece but your work has some glaring errors for example:
1. Omitting Giroud's three FA Cup wins at Arsenal
2. Arsenal didn't win the league in 2003, that would be Man United.
3. Leicester didn't win the league in 2015, that would be Chelsea.
Do something about those errors as they will lead to misinformation.

[@ModaBREEEEEEEE]

There was also an obvious mistake. And it is that Benzema didn't only play for Lyon and Real Madrid, he is also playing for al ittihad currently.

[@conorkr8584]

You guys are both wrong here he says Leicester wins the prem in 15/16 and he also says benzema *MOST FAMOUSLY* played for clubs like

[@ModaBREEEEEEEE]

@@conorkr8584 Im not gonna watch it again but im sure you're right mate.

[@conorkr8584]

@@ModaBREEEEEEEE that's alright man

[@TheProphesor]

Mbappe will definiely move up in coming years

[@Faisaltm2]

Mbappe most likely will be at the very top after 10 years or so

[@nikosofidemporas]

I doubt it.

[@Nenodom]

Nah. Platini and Zidane were better players, Mbappe must improve so much on his game and he is 25-26 yo. I just don’t see it

[@mr.x5973]

Franck Ribery, Bixente Lizarazu?

[@Orion4976]

Griezmann is top 10 for sure.

[@MatteoGiacopello]

This channel is pretty good

[@amooolusina6978]

Giroud is too high

[@keevanfarrell4427]

where is franck ribery😡

[@Cognizant-ut9oj]

Benzema 15th? What a joke

[@Joel-yi9ju]

No ribery?! Wtf

[@suryac850]

No Samir Nasri?

[@nottheonefromearth]

Jean Pierre Papin >>

[@hiteshgusain6845]

Awesome video 🔥🔥

[@hiteshgusain4273]

Great list bro

[@pkay4405]

Platini > Zidane

[@arslan7108]

100% agreed. If he won the WC, this debate would have been utterly one sided...

[@world-musique5683]

Never