David Beckham vs George Weah: Stats Compared
Right Midfielder, England (born 1975, retired 2013) · Striker, Liberia (born 1966, retired 2003)
Comparing David Beckham with George Weah means weighing two very different kinds of greatness. Strikers are judged on goals, and on that raw currency both men delivered extraordinary returns. The raw numbers read 145 goals in 839 outings for David Beckham (0.17/game), versus 230 in 460 for George Weah (0.50/game). Creativity tells a story too: 152 assists for David Beckham against 60 for George Weah. Trophy counts give David Beckham 13 and George Weah 3, with 1× UEFA Champions League (1999) and 2× Serie A (1996, 1999) the standout honours respectively. Where David Beckham was a incisive presence in the box, George Weah offered a explosive approach to goalscoring. Their routes to the top were distinct: David Beckham built his reputation across Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, peaking around 1999, while George Weah reached his defining level around 1995 after spells with Tonnerre Yaoundé, Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Chelsea, Manchester City, Marseille, Al Jazira. Whichever side you land on, both belong in any conversation about the finest of their generation.
176 words · comparison angle: goalscoring
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.”
The only African and Liberian ever to win the Ballon d'Or, Weah was a rare striker capable of running the length of the pitch to score, before later becoming Liberia's president.
“A powerful, quick target man with surprising close control, famous for driving solo runs the length of the field.”
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)
- 2× Serie A (1996, 1999)
- 1× Coupe de France (1991)
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
- 1986 Professional debut for Tonnerre Yaoundé
- 1996 Won Serie A with AC Milan
- 1991 Won Coupe de France with Monaco
- 1995 Reached the peak of his powers at Paris Saint-Germain
- 2003 Retired after a final spell at Al Jazira
- Finished his career with 230 goals in 460 appearances and 3 major honours. Finished his career with 230 goals in 460 appearances and 3 major honours.
The verdict
If forced to pick, David Beckham is the choice: a decisive margin, with a weightier trophy cabinet the deciding factor.
David Beckham edges it (a decisive margin)
