Sergio Agüero vs Edgar Davids: Stats Compared
Striker, Argentina (born 1988, retired 2021) · Defensive Midfielder, Netherlands (born 1973, retired 2011)
Sergio Agüero against Edgar Davids is the kind of comparison that fuels pub arguments for hours. They occupied different roles, which makes a like-for-like verdict a careful exercise. The raw numbers read 427 goals in 700 outings for Sergio Agüero (0.61/game), versus 45 in 600 for Edgar Davids (0.08/game). The assist columns read 110 for Sergio Agüero and 40 for Edgar Davids where the record exists. Sergio Agüero departs the game with 10 major pieces of silverware, including 5× Premier League (2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021); Edgar Davids with 4, including 1× UEFA Champions League (1995). The striker duties of Sergio Agüero leaned predatory; the defensive midfielder responsibilities of Edgar Davids leaned incisive. Their routes to the top were distinct: Sergio Agüero built his reputation across Independiente, Atlético Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona, peaking around 2014, while Edgar Davids reached his defining level around 2000 after spells with Ajax, AC Milan, Juventus, Barcelona, Internazionale, Tottenham Hotspur, Ajax, Crystal Palace. Arguments will run and run, which is exactly why the matchup endures.
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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.”
Nicknamed 'The Pitbull' for his relentless tackling, Davids wore his trademark wraparound goggles and was one of the most feared ball-winners in Europe during Juventus's late-1990s dominance.
“An aggressive, tireless ball-winner whose combativeness and surprising technical quality made him a complete midfield destroyer.”
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× UEFA Champions League (1995)
- 3× Serie A (1998, 2002, 2003)
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.
- 1991 Professional debut for Ajax
- 1995 Won UEFA Champions League with Ajax
- 1998 Won Serie A with Juventus
- 2000 Reached the peak of his powers at Juventus
- 2011 Retired after a final spell at Crystal Palace
- Finished his career with 45 goals in 600 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 45 goals in 600 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
The numbers give Sergio Agüero the lead — a decisive margin, courtesy of a sharper goalscoring record.
Sergio Agüero edges it (a decisive margin)
