The Real Madrid striker, recalled to everyone's surprise before the Euro, has scored 8 goals since his return in the spring, in 12 matches played.
The 33-year-old striker, who celebrated his 93rd selection on Saturday, remains far from Thierry Henry, record holder with 51 goals, five more than Olivier Giroud, left out by coach Didier Deschamps since the start of the school year.
Another player still in activity, Antoine Griezmann has 41 goals for the French team, as much as Michel Platini, the 3rd best scorer in history.
Ranking of the best scorers in history for the French team:
1. Thierry Henry: 51 goals, from 1997 to 2010
2. Olivier Giroud: 46 goals, since 2011
3. Michel Platini: 41 goals, from 1976 to 1986
.
Antoine Griezmann: 41 goals since 2014
5. Karim Benzema: 35 goals, since 2007
6. David Trezeguet: 34 goals, from 1998 to 2008
7. Zinédine Zidane: 31 goals, from 1994 to 2006
8. Just Fontaine: 30 goals, from 1953 to 1960
.
Jean-Pierre Papin: 30 goals, from 1986 to 1994
10. Youri Djorkaeff: 28 goals, from 1994 to 2002
© 2021 AFP