Papin Declares Mbappé France’s Greatest-Ever Striker

French legend Jean-Pierre Papin has boldly named Kylian Mbappé the best striker in the history of the France national team. The former Ballon d’Or winner insisted Mbappé has already outshone icons like Thierry Henry and Olivier Giroud. He pointed to Mbappé’s explosive pace, clinical finishing, and early milestones as clear evidence. With 56 goals in 95 appearances, Mbappé sits just one strike shy of Olivier Giroud’s all-time record. Papin believes those numbers, combined with a World Cup triumph, will cement Mbappé’s legacy. As the Real Madrid forward continues to break records for Les Bleus, Papin’s bold verdict only adds fuel to the debate over who truly ranks as France’s finest.

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