Sergio Agüero vs Bebeto: Stats Compared
Striker, Argentina (born 1988, retired 2021) · Striker, Brazil (born 1964, retired 2005)
Set Sergio Agüero alongside Bebeto and the numbers start an argument of their own. Their jobs on the pitch were not the same, yet both redefined what their role could be. The raw numbers read 427 goals in 700 outings for Sergio Agüero (0.61/game), versus 300 in 700 for Bebeto (0.43/game). Creativity tells a story too: 110 assists for Sergio Agüero against 60 for Bebeto. The honours ledger favours Sergio Agüero with 10 major trophies (5× Premier League (2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021)) against Bebeto's 4 (1× FIFA World Cup (1994)). As a striker Sergio Agüero bent the role to a clinical template; as a striker, Bebeto redefined it with flair-driven authority. Club journeys add another layer, with Sergio Agüero reaching his representative peak around 2014 across Independiente, Atlético Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona and Bebeto doing so around 1994 with Flamengo, Vasco da Gama, Deportivo La Coruña, Flamengo, Vasco da Gama, Botafogo, Al Ittihad, América-RJ. Greatness, in cases like this, is rarely a zero-sum affair.
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Player profiles
A clinical, ice-cool Argentine striker who scored Manchester City's most dramatic title-winning goal and became the club's all-time top scorer.
“A low, powerful, instinctive finisher with explosive acceleration in the box and a knack for the biggest moments.”
Famous for the 'rock the baby' goal celebration at the 1994 World Cup, Bebeto formed a lethal strike partnership with Romário in Brazil's triumphant campaign.
“A sharp, clever striker with excellent movement off the shoulder of the last defender and clinical composure in front of goal.”
Head-to-head stats
Career goals by season
Representative career seasons — goals per season for each player across their documented clubs.
Attribute radar
Attribute ratings are peak-era, 0–100. Different positions naturally skew the profile.
Attribute comparison
Trophy breakdown
- 5× Premier League (2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021)
- 1× UEFA Europa League (2010)
- 4× League Cup (2014, 2016, 2018, 2020)
- 1× FIFA World Cup (1994)
- 1× Copa América (1989)
- 2× Campeonato Brasileiro (1989, 1997)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2003 Professional debut for Independiente
- 2012 Won Premier League with Manchester City
- 2014 Won League Cup with Manchester City
- 2014 Reached the peak of his powers at Manchester City
- 2021 Retired after a final spell at Barcelona
- Finished his career with 427 goals in 700 appearances and 10 major honours. Finished his career with 427 goals in 700 appearances and 10 major honours.
- 1983 Professional debut for Flamengo
- 1994 Won FIFA World Cup with Deportivo La Coruña
- 1989 Won Campeonato Brasileiro with Flamengo
- 1994 Reached the peak of his powers at Deportivo La Coruña
- 2005 Retired after a final spell at América-RJ
- Finished his career with 300 goals in 700 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 300 goals in 700 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
If forced to pick, Sergio Agüero is the choice: a decisive margin, with a sharper goalscoring record the deciding factor.
Sergio Agüero edges it (a decisive margin)
