Top 10 Best French Football Players in 2020

Football as a sport in France has gained a lot of popularity over a period of time. Be it in Euro championships or FIFA World Cup, France has always been a force to reckon. With amazingly talented football players, France has managed to maintain its position as one of the toughest teams in Europe. So, today we are going to list the top 10 best french football players in the world right now.

There are numerous french football players who play for different football clubs in different countries. To name some Antoine Griezmann for FC Barcelona in Spain, Paul Pogba for Manchester United in England and Matuidi for Juventus in Italy.

Likewise, there are many other players, and today we are going to rank them on their current form and achievements. So, without further a due let’s get straight into the top 10 best french football players in the world in 2020.

Top 10 Best French Football Players 2020

The following are the names of the best French football players who have performed consistently well in the current and previous seasons. Check out the list featuring the top 10 best French football players in the world right now.

In this list of the top 10 best football players in France, we have included topmost footballers as well as the most promising ones. There are some new entries to the list. So, do check out and let us know who do you think will top this list in the near future?

10. Tanguy Ndombele

• Current Club – Tottenham Hotspur

Tanguy Ndombele Alvaro is a French professional footballer who plays for the Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur. Ndombele plays for Spurs as a central midfielder.

Before joining Tottenham Hotspur, Ndombele played for Ligue 1 club, SC Amiens. He is one of the most promising young footballers in the world right now.

Ndombele in the current season has scored 2 goals and provided 4 assists in all competition for Spurs. We expect him to rise and shine pretty soon as he marks his place on this list about the best French footballers in 2020.

9. Paul Pogba

• Current Club – Manchester United

Popular among the fans, for his astonishing skills and style, Paul Pogba has been in the scene for a while now. But lately, with a lot of transfer rumors hovering around him, it clearly states that Pogba isn’t delivering what he used to during his Juve and early Man United days.

But we can’t ignore the fact that Paul Pogba is a quality footballer and can overturn any match in his team’s favor on any given day. Having said that there’s still a lot to accomplish for him.

Currently, he’s with Manchester United but soon be seen somewhere else where he can bring his ultimate form back. Pogba slipped few positions down but still manages to hold a spot on our list best French football soccer players in the world. He is also one of the best French football players of all time.

8. Lucas Hernandez

• Current Club – Bayern Munich

Lucas François Bernard Hernández is a French professional football player who plays as a defender for the German club, Bayern Munich. Lucas played many major soccer competitions such as the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Nations League.

Lucas is strong central defender with exceptional potential. He is really good with his tackling and does not lose aerial duels very easily, which makes him one of the toughest defenders.

Another quality of Lucas Hernandez is the versatility that allows him to play in the left-back role as well.  He secures the 8th position on our list of best French footballers in 2020.

7. Kingsley Coman

• Current Club – Bayern Munich

Kingsley Coman is one of the finest wingers in the game right now. Coman started playing football for Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain in the youth academy in 2004. After spending nine years in the club’s youth academy, he made his senior team debut for the club on 17 February 2013 against Sochaux, which was a 3–2 defeat.

But since then it has been a rising curve for him as got transferred to Bayern Munich. A week later he scored his first goal for the German club in a 3–0 victory against Darmstadt 98.

Today, Coman is widely regarded as one of the best for his wing plays. He even got nominated for the Young Player of the tournament award during UEFA Euro 2016.

6. Benjamin Pavard

• Current Club – Bayern Munich

Many of us would remember the goal from Pavard that broke the dreams of Argentinian fans in the FIFA World Cup 2018. Since then there hasn’t been any look behind for him and his successful form on both domestic and international levels.

Benjamin Pavard is currently a part of the Bayern Munich lineup where he plays as a right-back. At the age of 24, Benjamin Pavard has numerous accolades to his name such as a FIFA World Cup and Bundesliga title.

In the current season, Pavard has scored 4 goals and provided 5 assists in 32 appearances. Thus, making him one of the best French football players in 2020.

5. Antoine Griezmann

• Current Club – FC Barcelona

Antoine Griezmann is one of the latest signings made by FC Barcelona in the last one year. He plays as a forward for the Spanish giants and has scored 15 goals in 37 appearances. His time with Atletico Madrid is one of his career-high time where he came close to win the Ballon’Dor.

Though, Griezmann has failed to bring in the same kind of magic with Barcelona. But there’s no doubt on his potential as he played a major role in winning the FIFA World Cup 2018 for France.

As of now, there’s a downfall for him in the rankings when we talk about the best French football players in 2020.

4. Karim Benzema

• Current Club – Real Madrid

Karim Benzema has done some really amazing things on the field to get his name registered in this list of best french football players in 2020. A successful World Cup campaign with the national team. Back to Back UCL title wins and now tops the scoring charts for Madrid.

Benzema has been there for a while now amid all of his crashing form and bouncing back like a boss. He truly deserves a spot in the top 5 when we talk about the best French football players in 2020.

Benzema is all set for a triumph in La Liga as he cruises on to win another Spanish Premier Division title with Real Madrid.

3. N’Golo Kante

• Current Club – Chelsea

Currently, he is one of the best central midfielders in the world. With some astonishing plays for Chelsea, Kante has proved his worth. Not just in Premier League, but for the French team also, Kante has turned out to be an asset.

Since he joined Chelsea, there’s no looking back for him. Both on domestic and international levels Kante has evolved his game amazingly. He continues to be one of the best French soccer players in 2020. Kante holds the number 3 position on this list.

2. Hugo Lloris

• Current Club – Tottenham Hotspur

The man behind France’s World Cup win. Yes, I give him most of the credit of the French team winning the football world cup. He was brilliant and made some astonishing saves to deliver his nation a FIFA World Cup to cherish.

Hugo Lloris has gained a lot of popularity in the recent few years with Tottenham Hotspur. His move to the London based club has surely proved his worth to the world. Lloris plays a vital role in strengthening the french lineup. On our list of best french football players, Lloris secures the 2nd position.

1. Kylian Mbappe

• Current Club – Paris Saint Germain

Lately, Mbappe has improved his game to a great level. A level where all of the young football players want to reach. Kylian Mbappe is one of the youngest football players in the world right now. He is undoubtedly the best French football player in the world right now.

He had an excellent World Cup campaign with France and ended up winning it against Croatia in the Final. His current form is amazing on both club and international level.

Kylian Mbappe is currently the top scorer in the French soccer league, with 18 goals to his name is shares the first position on the list with Wissam Ben Yedder of Monaco.

Conclusion

So, this was the list guys. I hope liked the content as I tried to provide as much information as I can for you to understand better. Do let us know who will emerge as the best French football player in the next season. Will, there be any change in the rankings or will it remain the same? Well, time will tell.

I’m thankful to transfermarket, for providing valuable information related to different French footballers. Don’t forget to share the content with your football fanatic friends. Cheers.