Mbappe vs Haaland vs Bellingham: Who has better stats in the 2023-24 season?

Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are often described as the “goal machines” of the modern era. Their blistering pace, clinical finishing, and ability to turn the outcome of the matches are the reasons why they are considered so good. Both the star strikers have consistently proven their calibre, not only in their domestic leagues but also in the UEFA Champions League. Jude Bellingham is the newest candidate to join the battle and despite being a midfielder, he is right up there, fighting to become the greatest of post Messi-Ronaldo era. He has taken the footballing world by storm and proving his worth by performing in the biggest stages of World Football. So, in this article, we'll look at the 2023-24 stats of these three impressive young players.

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Kylian Mbappe in 2023-24

Kylian Mbappe has taken the world by storm since the 2016/17 season with Monaco. The World Cup winner is yet to win a Champions League but has already broken many records. The PSG and French sensation is all set to sign for Real Madrid in the upcoming summer transfer window but he will be delighted if he gets his hands on the Champions League title before that. 

Mbappe has already scored 24 goals in the Ligue 1 this season and contributed with 6 assists after featuring in 26 matches for PSG. Kylian looks to scoop his sixth straight Golden Boot and still has some games left to add more goals to his tally. He has also scored 8 goals in the Champions League and the Coupe de France.

Erling Haaland in 2023-24

Erling Haaland hasn't replicated his last season's form and the football fans have raised many questions. One of them is whether he is even a big-match player. Manchester City are out of the Champions League and in the two-legged tie against Real Madrid in the quarter-finals, Haaland hardly participated. He was completely invisible and this has been going on throughout this season.

The 23-year-old Norwegian has scored 20 goals in 26 appearances for Man City in the Premier League and also netted six in the Champions League. Overall, he has scored 31 goals in 39 matches in all competitions this season which is not bad but judging by his caliber, it is nothing.

Jude Bellingham in 2023-24

The 20-year-old Jude Bellingham is having a great first season for Real Madrid. He came into the club with massive expectations, which he has delivered. Bellingham was given the No. 5 jersey to pay homage to Zinedine Zidane, a Real Madrid legend in himself and the English superstar hasn't let down the Madridistas. He created history by becoming the first Real Madrid player to win the 'Golden Boy Award.'

The sensational Real Madrid midfielder has already scored 17 goals and provided 4 assists after appearing in 25 La Liga games for the Los Blancos. He has featured in 8 Champions League games for Madrid and contributed with 4 goals and 4 assists. Overall, the new no 5 of Real Madrid is having an unthinkable debut season, scoring 21 goals and 10 assists in 36 games.

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Mbappe vs Haaland vs Bellingham: Who can win the Ballon d'Or 2024?

English superstar Jude Bellingham had a wonderful start to his life in Madrid. He is the frontrunner to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Jude has performed brilliantly throughout this season and Real Madrid are in the semi-finals of the Champions League. If they manage to win it, and Bellingham also goes on to lift the  Euro 2024 with England, then the Ballon d'Or can be his property.

Meanwhile, PSG are also in the semi-final as well and there is a high chance they will play in the final. Kylian Mbappe is in red-hot form and has scored plenty of goals this season. Six times he has been in the top 10 but 2023 marked his first time on the podium behind Messi. If PSG goes on to lift their maiden UCL title and Mbappe's France performs well in the Euros then who knows, Mbappe might win the Ballon d'Or this time.

Erling Haaland is the least expected to win it this time. The last season was completely dominated by the Norwegian and he scored 50+ goals. Haaland also won the Treble with Manchester City but unfortunately didn't win the Ballon d'Or. Norway will miss the Euros while Manchester City are out of the Champions League. Judging by Haaland's poor form, it will surely not be the year for him.