Wout van Aert vs Mathieu van der Poel
Wout van Aert vs Mathieu van der Poel: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel?
The rivalry between Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel is one of the most intense in cycling, particularly in cyclo-cross. Their head-to-head battles have often been decided by narrow margins, showcasing their exceptional talents.
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
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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