France 3-0 Azerbaijan Player Ratings: Mbappe Rated 9.5/10 as France Beat Azerbaijan 3-0

France's national football team moved closer to securing a spot in the FIFA World Cup, set for next summer in the Americas, with a hard-fought 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan on October 10, 2025, at Parc des Princes. The win wasn't easy, as Azerbaijan put up a solid defensive effort, keeping the score at 1-0 in the first half despite having no shots on target, frustrating France's numerous attempts.

French forward Kylian Mbappe shone brightly, scoring a goal and providing an assist to earn the Sportsdunia Player of the Match award. However, the 3-0 scoreline barely reflects the chances created, with Mbappe and Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike squandering opportunities that could have seen a 3-5 goal haul for France. Azerbaijan struggled offensively, relying on rare counterattacks and spending most of the game defending in their own half, managing only 1-2 notable chances.

Here are France Vs Azerbaijan Player Ratings

France Player Ratings vs Azerbaijan

Here are France Player Ratings vs Azerbaijan

Goalkeeper

M. Maignan - 7.5: A relatively quiet night with a clean sheet, but his distribution from the back was sharp, starting several attacks. Made one crucial save in the second half.

Defenders

M. Gusto - 7.0: Energetic on the right, overlapping well and delivering crosses that created chances. Picked up a yellow for a foul but recovered well.

W. Saliba - 7.5: A commanding presence at center-back, winning every aerial duel and making key interceptions. His passing out from the back was precise, helping France build play.

D. Upamecano - 7.0: Strong in the tackle and positioned smartly to shut down counters. A yellow card came from a needless challenge, but he was solid overall in a dominant win.

T. Hernandez - 7.0: Dynamic runs forward added threat, and he linked well with the wingers. Got a yellow late on but defended resolutely when called upon.

Midfielders

M. Olise - 7.0: Creative spark on the right, with clever dribbles and a key assist in the buildup. Picked up a yellow for dissent but his flair unlocked the defense.
K. Thuram - 7.0: Tireless in midfield, covering ground and breaking up play. His work rate allowed others to push forward. A steady, unsung hero in the engine room.
A. Rabiot - 7.5: Dictated tempo with smart passing and won back possession effortlessly. Scored the opening goal with a clinical finish. A yellow for time-wasting, but his control was key to the dominance.
K. Coman - 7.0: Dangerous on the left with pace and crosses, creating overloads. Picked up a yellow for a late tackle but delivered quality balls into the box.

Forwards

H. Ekitike - 7.0: Lively up top, pressing high and linking with midfield. Missed a couple of big chances but his movement pulled defenders out of position.
K. Mbappé - 8.5: The star as always, scoring a brilliant goal and providing an assist. His speed terrorized the defense, creating numerous opportunities. Got Sportsdunia's Player of the Match for his decisive impact.

Substitutes

E. Camavinga - 7.0: Came on to add fresh legs in midfield and injected energy with quick tackles and forward surges. Helped France see out the win without dropping intensity.
R. Maghanes - 6.5: Late introduction on the wing, adding some directness but limited time to influence. A couple of promising runs, but the game was already won.
I. Mateta - 6.5: Subbed in upfront for added height, winning headers and holding up play. No goal but helped maintain pressure in the closing stages.
C. Nkunku - 7.0: Entered with flair, nearly scoring with a curling shot. His dribbling troubled tired legs and added creativity to the attack. Positive cameo.
F. Thauvin - 7.5: Emotional moment scoring a goal after so many days without one—his finish was clinical from a rebound. Brought experience and nearly added another. A feel-good sub performance.

Manager

D. Deschamps - 8.0: Tactical setup overwhelmed Azerbaijan early, leading to a comfortable win despite missed chances. Rotations kept the squad fresh, securing vital points toward the Club World Cup. Smart management.

Sportsdunia's Player of the match is Kylian Mbappe