Mathieu van der Poel vs Wout van Aert
Mathieu van der Poel vs Wout van Aert: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert?
The rivalry between Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert is marked by intense competition in major races, with both cyclists frequently battling for top honors. Their encounters, particularly in cyclo-cross and one-day classics, have produced thrilling moments for fans.
Mathieu van der Poel
Key numbers
- World Championships (Cyclo-cross)8 titles
- Grand Tour Stages Wonmultiple
- Major Classics Victoriesmultiple
- Total Professional Winsover 30
Top honours
- Cyclo-cross World Championships8 titles (2015, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
- Gravel World Championship1 title (2024)
- Road World Championship1 title (2023)
- Tour of Flanders3 victories
- Paris-Roubaix3 victories
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Wout van Aert
Key numbers
- Professional Road WinsOver 50
- Tour de France Stage Wins10
- Cyclo-cross World Championships3
- Monuments Won2
Top honours
- Cyclo-cross World Championships2016, 2017, 2018
- Tour de France Points Classification2022
- Milan–San Remo2020
- Paris-Roubaix2026