Sergio Agüero vs Marco Tardelli: Stats Compared
Striker, Argentina (born 1988, retired 2021) · Central Midfielder, Italy (born 1954, retired 1988)
Sergio Agüero against Marco Tardelli is the kind of comparison that fuels pub arguments for hours. Both built reputations on finding the back of the net, but they did it in markedly different ways. On production alone, Sergio Agüero posted 427 goals across 700 appearances while Marco Tardelli managed 90 across 450. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Sergio Agüero is listed at 110 and Marco Tardelli at 0 where figures survive. Sergio Agüero departs the game with 10 major pieces of silverware, including 5× Premier League (2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021); Marco Tardelli with 7, including 1× FIFA World Cup (1982). Their finishing mirrored their personalities: Sergio Agüero predatory, Marco Tardelli incisive. The wider career context matters too: Sergio Agüero peaked around 2014 after representing Independiente, Atlético Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona, while Marco Tardelli's defining level came around 1982 across Pisa, Juventus, Internazionale, St. Gallen. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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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.”
Remembered forever for his euphoric, tear-filled goal celebration in the 1982 World Cup final, Tardelli was a dynamic box-to-box midfielder at the heart of Juventus's most dominant era.
“A relentless, combative midfielder who broke up play before surging forward to arrive late in the box.”
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 (1982)
- 5× Serie A (1977, 1978, 1981, 1982, 1984)
- 1× European Cup (1985)
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.
- 1971 Professional debut for Pisa
- 1982 Won FIFA World Cup with Juventus
- 1985 Won European Cup with Juventus
- 1982 Reached the peak of his powers at Juventus
- 1988 Retired after a final spell at St. Gallen
- Finished his career with 90 goals in 450 appearances and 7 major honours. Finished his career with 90 goals in 450 appearances and 7 major honours.
The verdict
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Sergio Agüero takes it by a decisive margin.
Sergio Agüero edges it (a decisive margin)
