Who is better: Ma Long or Fan Zhendong?

In a head-to-head statistical comparison across 5 career categories, Ma Long leads in more statistical categories. Ma Long wins 3 categories while Fan Zhendong wins 2 out of 5 compared. Ma Long's peak Olympic Golds was 2 (2016), while Fan Zhendong peaked at 1 (2021). See the full breakdown on GOAT vs GOAT.

Who is the Table Tennis GOAT: Ma or Fan?

The Table Tennis GOAT debate between Ma Long and Fan Zhendong is one of the most passionately debated topics in sports history. Statistically, Ma Long leads in 3 career categories while Fan Zhendong leads in 2. Both have legendary careers that defined table tennis. Compare their complete career stats, championships, individual awards, and season-by-season performance on GOAT vs GOAT to decide for yourself.

How do Ma Long and Fan Zhendong compare statistically?

Across 5 statistical categories, Ma Long leads in 3 and Fan Zhendong leads in 2. GOAT vs GOAT provides detailed breakdowns including career totals, per-season stats, radar charts for skills comparison, and career peak analysis to give you the complete picture of this table tennis rivalry.

How many career olympic golds does Ma Long have?

Ma Long has 5 career olympic golds. Compare Ma Long's complete table tennis career statistics with Fan Zhendong and other legends on GOAT vs GOAT.

What are Fan Zhendong's total career olympic golds?

Fan Zhendong has 2 total career olympic golds. See the full season-by-season breakdown and compare with Ma Long on GOAT vs GOAT.

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Ma Long vs Fan Zhendong: Who is the GOAT?

Ma Long

China

Fan Zhendong

China

🏓 Table Tennis • Career Comparison

The Ma Long vs Fan Zhendong GOAT debate is one of the most iconic in table tennis history. Compare their complete career stats, championships, individual awards, and head-to-head records side by side. Who leads in more categories? Who had the better peak? Cast your vote and settle the table tennis GOAT debate once and for all.

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Ma Long

China

Fan Zhendong

China

Head-to-Head Score

Long

Zhendong

Out of 5 statistical categories

Why They're GOATs

Why

Long is a GOAT

Why

Zhendong is a GOAT

Skills Comparison

Career Peak Season

Best Olympic Golds in a single season

Long

2016

BEST

Zhendong

2021

Detailed Statistics

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Titles

Long

Stat

Zhendong

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Olympic Golds

3✓

World Titles

World Cups

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Olympic Golds Over Time

Comparing players by career season (Year 1 = rookie season)

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The GOAT Verdict

In the Ma Long vs Fan Zhendong GOAT debate, the numbers tell a compelling story. Across 5 statistical categories, Ma Long leads in 3 categories while Fan Zhendong leads in 2.

Looking at peak performance in Olympic Golds, Ma Long reached 2 in 2016, while Fan Zhendong hit 1 in 2021.

Ultimately, the table tennis GOAT debate between Ma Long and Fan Zhendong comes down to what you value most: raw statistics, championships, longevity, or peak dominance. Cast your vote above and see how the community weighs in on this legendary table tennis rivalry.

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