Sergio Agüero vs David Trezeguet: Stats Compared
Striker, Argentina (born 1988, retired 2021) · Striker, France (born 1977, retired 2013)
The Sergio Agüero–David Trezeguet comparison is one of those fixtures of footballing folklore. Different decades shaped different demands, and both adapted to theirs brilliantly. Sergio Agüero finishes with 427 career goals from 700 games — a 0.61 strike rate — against David Trezeguet's 260 from 620 at 0.42 per match. In chance creation, Sergio Agüero tallied 110 assists to David Trezeguet's 60. Trophy counts give Sergio Agüero 10 and David Trezeguet 5, with 5× Premier League (2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021) and 1× FIFA World Cup (1998) the standout honours respectively. Across the modern era and the turn of the millennium respectively, their clinical and explosive styles captured the spirit of very different footballing times. Club journeys add another layer, with Sergio Agüero reaching his representative peak around 2014 across Independiente, Atlético Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona and David Trezeguet doing so around 2000 with Monaco, Juventus, Hércules CF, Baniyas, River Plate. Each, in his own way, set a standard the other is measured against.
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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.”
The scorer of the golden-goal winner in the Euro 2000 final, Trezeguet was Juventus's record signing and one of the deadliest strikers of his generation.
“A powerful, clinical striker with an excellent aerial game and a ferocious shot from inside 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 (1998)
- 1× UEFA European Championship (2000)
- 1× Ligue 1 (2000)
- 2× Serie A (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.
- 1995 Professional debut for Monaco
- 1998 Won FIFA World Cup with Monaco
- 2002 Won Serie A with Juventus
- 2000 Reached the peak of his powers at Monaco
- 2013 Retired after a final spell at River Plate
- Finished his career with 260 goals in 620 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 260 goals in 620 appearances and 5 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)
