The three superstars are in hot form, Mbappe continues to score goals, but they still have not surpassed Haaland and Kane?

Mbappe continues to shine, but still has not surpassed Haaland and Kane?

In the French team's 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan, Mbappe once again became the focus of the game. However, even though the 26-year-old superstar is experiencing the most brilliant start of his career, he still lags behind the two "scoring machines" in today's European football - Haaland and Kane - in terms of scoring efficiency.

Mbappe: In hot form, but still not as efficient.

In the match against Azerbaijan, Mbappe not only opened the scoring in stoppage time in the first half, but also assisted Rabiot to score with a precise pass in the 69th minute, helping the French team expand the score.

So far this season, Mbappe has scored 17 goals for Real Madrid and the French national team in various competitions. In the 13 games he has played, he has scored in 12 games and failed to score in only one game. His condition can be called "hot".

Since taking over the captain's armband of the French team in 2023, Mbappe's personal performance has become more mature and stable. At present, he has scored 53 goals for the national team, a number that many legendary players will find difficult to achieve throughout their lives, but for Mbappe, this may be just the starting point towards higher goals.

Despite some ankle discomfort before the game, he still tried his best. When he was replaced in the 82nd minute, the Stade de France stood up and applauded - this was the highest tribute to him as the "new flag of the Blues".

However, to truly sit on the throne of "Europe's top scorer", Mbappe still needs to overcome the two mountains of Haaland and Kane.

Harland and Kane: Goals are as stable as a "machine"

If Mbappe is "fiery", then Harland and Kane are "burning".

Haaland (Manchester City): In 11 games for Manchester City and the Norwegian national team, he has scored 18 goals. In the World Cup preliminaries against Moldova in September alone, he scored five goals and currently leads the European World Cup preliminaries scorer list with 9 goals.

Kane (Bayern Munich): Also in great form, played 10 games for Bayern and England, scoring 19 goals. Among them, he scored 11 goals in just 6 games in the Bundesliga. His scoring efficiency far exceeded that of other competitors, and he firmly ranked first in the Bundesliga Golden Boot list.

Judging from the average goal efficiency per game:

Mbappe: 1.3 goals/game

Harland: 1.6 goals/game

Kane: 1.8 goals/game

Even if Mbappe has reached the top level, the data of the latter two are still more terrifying and can be called "subhuman level."

In the Champions League, Mbappe dominates

However, in Europe's highest stage - the Champions League, Mbappe has shown unparalleled ability in big scenes.

In the first two Champions League games this season, he has scored 5 goals, ranking first in the scorer list. In comparison, Kane has 4 goals, and Haaland is temporarily ranked third, with only 3 goals scored.

This is Mbappe's biggest advantage: he can always step forward in the most critical games and show his superstar qualities in high-pressure environments. His speed, technique and breakthrough ability make him the most feared "variable" for opponents' defenses.

Three pillars: three styles, one throne

Mbappe, Harland, and Kane represent the three ultimate styles of modern football forwards:

Harland: a pure "goal monster", relying on his body and Instinct, completing a fatal blow in the penalty area;

Kane: An all-around "master" with excellent running, passing, and shooting skills, he is the core of the team's offense;

Mbappe: The perfect combination of speed and technology, tearing apart the defense with lightning-fast breakthroughs and creating chaos.

To truly surpass Haaland and Kane, Mbappe needs to further improve his calmness and stability in the penalty area while maintaining the characteristics of "Mr. Big Scene" - as efficient as Haaland and as comprehensive as Kane.

Mbappe, 26, still has time to continue evolving. As long as he can maintain his current desire and status, in the next few years, the "European Golden Boot Competition" between him, Haaland and Kane will surely be the most exciting attraction in world football.