{"id":1392412,"date":"2025-07-25T15:55:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T14:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?page_id=1392412"},"modified":"2025-07-25T15:55:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T14:55:09","slug":"vinicius-junior-vs-kylian-mbappe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/comparison-matrix\/vinicius-junior-vs-kylian-mbappe\/","title":{"rendered":"Vinicius Junior vs Kylian Mbappe: Head to Head Stats &amp; Comparison 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='vccm vccm-compare'data-compare=\"6SgeNI8VB-l-eKWAb4zuh\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Squawka Comparison Matrix allows you to compare up to five players or teams of your choice from across the world of football and a huge range of competitions over the last ten years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply choose the players or teams you wish to compare and hit the \u2018Edit Stats\u2019 button and you can choose from a variety of different performance indicators. You\u2019ll be able to opt to see basic stats such as goals scored and assists, or you can go far more in-depth to compare players on shot accuracy percentage, aerial duel success rate and ball recoveries among several others<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vinicius-junior-vs-kylian-mbappe-2024-25-la-liga-season-comparison\">Vinicius Junior vs Kylian Mbappe: 2024\/25 La Liga season comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe teamed up for the first time at Real Madrid in the 2024\/25 season, following Mbappe\u2019s high-profile summer switch from PSG.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Real Madrid ultimately fell short in the La Liga title race, Mbappe made a major individual impact. He fired in 31 league goals &#8211; nearly triple Vinicius&#8217; tally of 11 &#8211; to win both the La Liga Golden Boot and the European Golden Shoe for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mbappe outperformed his new teammate across several key metrics, leading in winning goals, conversion rate, total shots, shots on target, shooting accuracy, take-ons, and touches inside the opposition box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the statistics highlight that Vinicius took on a more creative and selfless role, registering more assists (eight to Mbappe\u2019s three) and creating more chances over the course of the league campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vinicius-junior-vs-kylian-mbappe-2024-25-champions-league-season-comparison\">Vinicius Junior vs Kylian Mbappe: 2024\/25 Champions League season comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2024\/25 Champions League campaign told a slightly different story for the two stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vinicius edged out Mbappe in goals, netting eight to the Frenchman\u2019s seven. He delivered a standout performance with a sensational hat-trick against Borussia Dortmund, dragging Real Madrid from two goals down to a 5-2 comeback win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Brazilian also outperformed Mbappe in several key areas &#8211; he converted chances at a higher rate (25% vs 17.5%), created more opportunities, completed more take-ons, had more touches inside the opposition box, and provided more assists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mbappe, for his part, unleashed more shots overall and hit the target more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-vinicius-junior-vs-kylian-mbappe-trending-right-now\">Why is Vinicius Junior vs Kylian Mbappe trending right now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real Madrid\u2019s stunning 4-0 loss to PSG in the Club World Cup semi-finals has sparked a wave of backlash and placed the spotlight firmly on the relationship between Vinicius and Mbappe. The lack of cohesion between the two star forwards has raised serious questions about their compatibility in the Los Blancos attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tensions appear to be building off the pitch as well. Reports suggest Vinicius Junior\u2019s contract talks have stalled, with the Brazilian reportedly seeking a salary that eclipses Mbappe\u2019s whopping \u00a3500,000-a-week wage. To add fuel to the fire, he\u2019s now being linked with a world-record transfer to Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-better-vinicius-junior-or-kylian-mbappe\">Who is better, Vinicius Junior or Kylian Mbappe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the statistics offer useful insights into Vinicius and Mbappe, this Comparison Matrix alone isn&#8217;t enough to make a definitive call on who\u2019s the better player. However, it&#8217;s fair to say they both players rank among the world\u2019s elite attacking talents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vinicius delivered a sensational 2023\/24 campaign, earning The Best FIFA Men\u2019s Player award and narrowly &#8211; and controversially &#8211; missing out on the Ballon d\u2019Or.\u00a0Yet his form appeared to dip after Mbappe\u2019s high-profile summer arrival. The Frenchman, by contrast, hit the ground running, scoring 44 goals in 59 appearances across all competitions in his debut 2024\/25 season at Real Madrid.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the club aiming to bounce back from a trophyless 2023\/24, new manager Xabi Alonso now faces the challenge of unlocking the full potential of both superstars as he targets silverware on all fronts in 2025\/26.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Squawka Comparison Matrix allows you to compare up to five players or teams of your choice from across the world of football and a huge range of competitions over the last ten years. 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