Cuauhtémoc Blanco vs Dejan Savićević: Stats Compared
Forward, Mexico (born 1973, retired 2014) · Attacking Midfielder, Yugoslavia (born 1966, retired 2001)
Cuauhtémoc Blanco and Dejan Savićević represent two answers to the same question: how do you define a great? Separated by their years at the top, each defined the football of their own generation. The raw numbers read 250 goals in 700 outings for Cuauhtémoc Blanco (0.36/game), versus 110 in 450 for Dejan Savićević (0.24/game). The assist columns read 100 for Cuauhtémoc Blanco and 70 for Dejan Savićević where the record exists. Trophy counts give Cuauhtémoc Blanco 4 and Dejan Savićević 5, with 3× Liga MX (1992, 2002, 2005) and 1× European Cup (1991) the standout honours respectively. Cuauhtémoc Blanco belonged to the 1990s, dominating with a flair-driven quality; Dejan Savićević rose in the 1990s with a creative edge. Context beyond the headline totals is important: Cuauhtémoc Blanco's landmark level arrived around 1998 with a career spanning América, Chicago Fire, Puebla FC; Dejan Savićević's came around 1994 across Budućnost Podgorica, Red Star Belgrade, AC Milan, Rapid Wien. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
A flamboyant Mexican playmaker famed for inventing the 'Cuauhtemiña' skill move, Blanco starred at three World Cups across a 20-year career.
“A stocky, combative forward with outrageous flair, best remembered for hopping the ball between two defenders in a signature dribble.”
Nicknamed 'The Genius', Savićević was a mesmerising Montenegrin playmaker whose iconic lobbed goal in the 1994 Champions League final capped AC Milan's most dominant era.
“An audacious, unpredictable dribbler whose flair and outrageous invention made him one of the most watchable players of his generation.”
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
- 3× Liga MX (1992, 2002, 2005)
- 1× CONCACAF Champions' Cup (1992)
- 1× European Cup (1991)
- 3× Serie A (1993, 1994, 1996)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (1994)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1992 Professional debut for América
- 1992 Won Liga MX with América
- 1992 Won CONCACAF Champions' Cup with América
- 1998 Reached the peak of his powers at América
- 2014 Retired after a final spell at Puebla FC
- Finished his career with 250 goals in 700 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 250 goals in 700 appearances and 4 major honours.
- 1982 Professional debut for Budućnost Podgorica
- 1991 Won European Cup with Red Star Belgrade
- 1994 Won UEFA Champions League with AC Milan
- 1994 Reached the peak of his powers at AC Milan
- 2001 Retired after a final spell at Rapid Wien
- Finished his career with 110 goals in 450 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 110 goals in 450 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Dejan Savićević takes it by a narrow margin.
Dejan Savićević edges it (a narrow margin)
