Sergio Agüero vs Gary Neville: Stats Compared
Striker, Argentina (born 1988, retired 2021) · Right-Back, England (born 1975, retired 2011)
Sergio Agüero and Gary Neville represent two answers to the same question: how do you define a great? Comparing across positions is never straightforward, and these two asked different questions of opponents. On production alone, Sergio Agüero posted 427 goals across 700 appearances while Gary Neville managed 7 across 602. In chance creation, Sergio Agüero tallied 110 assists to Gary Neville's 40. The honours ledger favours Sergio Agüero with 10 major trophies (5× Premier League (2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021)) against Gary Neville's 13 (8× Premier League (1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008)). As a striker Sergio Agüero bent the role to a ruthless template; as a right-back, Gary Neville redefined it with uncompromising authority. Club journeys add another layer, with Sergio Agüero reaching his representative peak around 2014 across Independiente, Atlético Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona and Gary Neville doing so around 1999 with Manchester United. Few pairings invite such entrenched disagreement, and fewer still deserve it this much.
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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.”
A one-club man over nineteen years, Neville was the reliable, fiercely competitive right-back of Manchester United's most decorated era, later becoming a leading broadcaster.
“A disciplined, tactically intelligent full-back whose positioning and consistency mattered more than flair.”
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)
- 8× Premier League (1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008)
- 3× FA Cup (1996, 1999, 2004)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1999, 2008)
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.
- 1992 Professional debut for Manchester United
- 1996 Won Premier League with Manchester United
- 1999 Won UEFA Champions League with Manchester United
- 1999 Reached the peak of his powers at Manchester United
- 2011 Retired after a final spell at Manchester United
- Finished his career with 7 goals in 602 appearances and 13 major honours. Finished his career with 7 goals in 602 appearances and 13 major honours.
The verdict
On balance Sergio Agüero edges the comparison. The margin is a decisive margin, decided mostly by a sharper goalscoring record.
Sergio Agüero edges it (a decisive margin)
