The Real Madrid faces the next market with the idea of making a galactic signing. Florentino Pérez wants to release the new Bernabeu in style with a new project led by a megastar. There are two names on the table: Kylian Mbappe (22 years old) and Erling Haaland (twenty). The first option is the French striker, who has been followed by the sports management for years. However, the emergence of the Norwegian in the last two seasons put him almost at the same height. In addition, the economic complexity of facing the signing of Mbappé causes Halaand to win options.
As if that weren't enough, taking into account this season's numbers, Borussia Dortmund striker has better data than PSG striker. Has scored four more goals (23 by 18) and has done it in five fewer games (23 by 28). In the goal-per-minute average, Haaland is the clear winner: scores every 85 minutes, while Mbappé does it every 116. It is in assists where the French has a little more presence (9 by 6). However, if we analyze the participation in goals of their team, that is, how often they score or give an assist, Erling continues to have a more positive balance: every 67 minutes for every 77 Kylian.
In Champions, Haaland's data is record-breaking. He has scored six goals in four group stage matches. And, if we add the last season in which he scored ten goals in eight games, the average is even more impressive: scores a goal every 56 minutes (16 in 900 '). Although Mbappé also has good numbers in the maximum continental competition, he is not close to that efficiency. Between this course and the past he has scored seven in 1,102 minutes (one goal every 157). In favor of the Frenchman, he led Monaco to the semifinals and PSG to the final last year, something that Haaland has yet to achieve.
Two beasts of the goal that carry a large part of the offensive responsibility in their teams. This season, Haaland wears the 35% of the goals of Dortmund, while Mbappé, the 25% from PSG. Obviously both are top scorers in their respective clubs.
| Mbappe | Haaland | |
| Age | 22 | twenty |
| Matches | 28 | 2. 3 |
| Minutes | 2094 | 1952 |
| Goals | 18 | 2. 3 |
| Assists | 9 | 6 |
| Goals per minute | 116 | 85 |
| Participation in goals per minute | 77 | 67 |
| % of your team's goals | 25% | 35% |
Two different forwards
It should be noted that, although they are both forwards, occupy different positions and have different characteristics. Erling acts as an attack point and its main virtue is the occupation of spaces in search of finishing areas, although he has the ability to play backwards. On the contrary, although he can also play in the center of the attack, the French is a player more prepared to play on either side (although he usually does it on the left), in which he takes advantage of his speed and dribbling to unbalance. Both dominate the shot with both legs.
As far as physics is concerned, both are marvels. Haaland measures 194 centimeters, but he moves with an agility and speed that is unbecoming of such a tall footballer. Mbappe has worked his physique conscientiously in recent months to get more rocky in duels against the strong defenders of Ligue 1. In terms of injuries, the Norwegian seems somewhat less reliable: this season he has lost eight games, seven of them due to a muscle ailment. The Frenchman only two for some discomfort in the thigh, in addition to another three for coronavirus.
Madrid has in its sights two of the young men who will dominate world football in the next decade. He knows that he cannot fail: any wrong step could cause them to escape to another club. Whatever happens, the board wants a star and will go for it in the next market.