Endrick: Brazilian Wonderkid Chooses Between Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland in New GOAT Debate

Endrick: Brazilian Wonderkid Chooses Between Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland in New GOAT Debate

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
March 29, 2024 at 6:54 AM
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  • Who is better: Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland?
  • Brazil hot cake Endrick was torn between the two
  • He, however, had to settle for one of the new GOATs

Brazilian rising star, Endrick Felipe, has chimed in on the ongoing debate between Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.

The comparison between Mbappe and Haaland, often touted as the successors to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, continues to stir discussions, albeit not yet reaching the intensity of the CR7 vs Messi era.

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Endrick snubbed Erling Haaland in favour of Kylian Mbappe in the new GOAT debate. Photos by Catherine Steenkeste, Juan Manuel Serrano Arce and James Gill, Danehouse.
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Mbappe, the Paris Saint-Germain hitman, and Haaland, the prolific scorer for Manchester City, are expected to dominate the football landscape in the years to come.

Their individual performances have already showcased their potential, with Mbappe securing a third-place finish and Haaland claiming the runner-up spot in the 2023 Ballon d'Or awards behind Messi.

Haaland's remarkable tally of 52 goals played a pivotal role in Man City's historic treble triumph last term, per Football 365, while Mbappe led PSG to their 11th Ligue 1 title.

As both stars strive to challenge Messi's Ballon d'Or reign, Mbappe's PSG currently leads the French league standings and remains a contender in the Champions League, while Haaland's City pursues back-to-back trebles despite trailing in the Premier League.

When pressed to choose between Mbappe and Haaland, Endrick, set to join Real Madrid in the summer of 2024, found himself in a slight dilemma.

However, the 17-year-old, who recently showcased his talent with goals against England and Spain in the March international friendlies, ultimately leaned towards the Frenchman.

"I think... I prefer Mbappe," he told ESPN as quoted by Sportskeeda.

The goalscoring feats of Messi and Ronaldo may remain unmatched for the foreseeable future, but Mbappe and Haaland are proving to be formidable challengers.

Comparing Mbappe to Haaland based on stats

Both have already amassed over 200 goals and have largely avoided significant injuries throughout their budding careers. So, how do Mbappe and Haaland stack up against each other? Sports Brief delves into the comparison.

The French international, has already etched his name in the annals of football history and could retire comfortably today.

On the other hand, Haaland made a splash at Manchester City in 2022, breaking numerous records in his debut season in the Premier League.

Both players showcased their prowess by securing top-three finishes in the 2023 Ballon d'Or rankings.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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