David Beckham vs Kaká: Stats Compared
Right Midfielder, England (born 1975, retired 2013) · Attacking Midfielder, Brazil (born 1982, retired 2017)
Few debates split football fans quite like David Beckham versus Kaká. Trophies, more than goals, are how most supporters ultimately remember a career. David Beckham finishes with 145 career goals from 839 games — a 0.17 strike rate — against Kaká's 237 from 594 at 0.40 per match. Assists were not reliably tracked for much of their careers, which makes the playmaking comparison an imperfect one; where records exist, David Beckham is credited with 152 and Kaká with 0. David Beckham departs the game with 13 major pieces of silverware, including 1× UEFA Champions League (1999); Kaká with 6, including 1× FIFA World Cup (2002). David Beckham built his medal haul through years of creative consistency, while Kaká won his with creative bursts of brilliance. The wider career context matters too: David Beckham peaked around 1999 after representing Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, while Kaká's defining level came around 2007 across São Paulo, AC Milan, Real Madrid, Orlando City. Arguments will run and run, which is exactly why the matchup endures.
176 words · comparison angle: trophies
Player profiles
English midfielder renowned for his crossing and free-kicks; Champions League winner with Manchester United in 1999 and six-time Premier League champion.
“A pinpoint crosser and dead-ball specialist whose right foot could deliver any ball over any distance.”
Brazilian attacking midfielder and 2007 Ballon d'Or winner; Champions League winner with AC Milan in 2007.
“A tall, graceful attacking midfielder who glided past defenders and finished with precision.”
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
- 1× UEFA Champions League (1999)
- 6× Premier League
- 2× FA Cup
- 1× La Liga (2007)
- 2× MLS Cup (2011, 2012)
- 1× Ligue 1 (2013)
- 1× FIFA World Cup (2002)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2007)
- 2× FIFA Confederations Cup (2005, 2009)
- 1× Serie A (2004)
- 1× La Liga (2012)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1992 Manchester United debut
- 1996 Scored a goal from halfway against Wimbledon
- 1999 Treble winner with Manchester United
- 2001 Last-minute free-kick against Greece sent England to the World Cup
- 2003 Joined Real Madrid
- 2007 Moved to LA Galaxy
- 2013 Won Ligue 1 with PSG and retired
- 2001 São Paulo breakthrough
- 2002 World Cup winner (limited role)
- 2003 Signed for AC Milan
- 2005 Lost the Champions League final in Istanbul
- 2007 Champions League winner and Ballon d'Or winner
- 2009 Record transfer to Real Madrid
- 2017 Retired at Orlando City
The verdict
Weighing production against honours, David Beckham takes the verdict — a clear margin, driven by a weightier trophy cabinet.
David Beckham edges it (a clear margin)
