Sergio Agüero vs Nemanja Vidić: Stats Compared
Striker, Argentina (born 1988, retired 2021) · Centre-Back, Serbia (born 1981, retired 2016)
Sergio Agüero and Nemanja Vidić represent two answers to the same question: how do you define a great? They belonged to different eras, which makes any direct comparison a test of imagination as much as statistics. Career output puts Sergio Agüero at 427 goals in 700 games, with Nemanja Vidić at 29 in 518. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Sergio Agüero is listed at 110 and Nemanja Vidić at 0 where figures survive. Trophy counts give Sergio Agüero 10 and Nemanja Vidić 8, with 5× Premier League (2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021) and 5× Premier League (2007–2013) the standout honours respectively. Sergio Agüero belonged to the modern era, dominating with a ruthless quality; Nemanja Vidić rose in the turn of the millennium with a anticipatory edge. Their routes to the top were distinct: Sergio Agüero built his reputation across Independiente, Atlético Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona, peaking around 2014, while Nemanja Vidić reached his defining level around 2009 after spells with Red Star Belgrade, Spartak Moscow, Manchester United, Inter. 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.”
Nemanja Vidić is a Serbian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Widely considered as one of the greatest defenders of all time, Vidić is best known for his time at Manchester United, where he won 15 trophies and served as club captain. He is one of only five players to win the Premier League Player of the Season award twice, alongside Thierry Henry, Kevin De Bruyne, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah.
“A fearless centre-back who dominated the air and treated every duel as a personal contest.”
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)
- 5× Premier League (2007–2013)
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.
- 2001 Established himself at Red Star Belgrade
- 2005 Reached his defining peak
- 2009 Delivered a landmark season
- 2016 Retired from professional football
The verdict
On balance Sergio Agüero edges the comparison. The margin is a clear margin, decided mostly by a sharper goalscoring record.
Sergio Agüero edges it (a clear margin)
