On June 22, former French football legend Eric Cantona compared Mbappe to his former teammate Thierry Henry, stating that Henry is a stronger and more-rounded player. Cantona said, “For me, Henry surpasses Mbappe. I adore Mbappe, but Henry possesses a greater all-around game. In my view, Henry ranks among the top three in French football history, with only Zinedine Zidane and Michel Platini considered even greater.”
Mbappe has already participated in two World Cups with France, winning one and finishing as runner-up in another. Despite suffering a broken nose during this European Championship, he remains determined to compete and aim for a second consecutive continental title for the nation, 24 years after their last triumph. The current French attack heavily relies on Mbappe, and he is poised to create his own footballing legacy.
Henry himself was a legendary figure in French football, having partnered with Zidane to secure the 1998 World Cup championship, the 2000 European Championship, and a runners-up spot at the 2006 World Cup.