Who's better at taking penalties: Mbappé or Haaland?

By penalty conversion statistics, both footballers show a high percentage of successful penalty kicks, but it's kind of hard to compare them directly. Haaland is known for a more aggressive approach - he often shoots to the corner with great power and confidence, and rarely gets caught by goalkeepers. Mbappé plays it a bit more variably, sometimes choosing technique over power, which sometimes works but not always.

In 2026, Mbappé had a period when he got a bit carried away with experimenting and started missing penalties that used to work for him. Haaland is more stable and predictable in this regard - he sticks to a tried-and-tested tactic and rarely loses his way. If we're talking about psychological readiness and composure, Haaland looks calmer in the moments when he's taking the shot.

But still, it really depends on form at any given moment and on which goalkeeper is in goal. Each has their favorite corners and shot speeds, and a good keeper can study that. Overall I'd give Haaland a slight edge for consistency, but the difference is minimal.