Cafu vs David Trezeguet: Stats Compared
Right-Back, Brazil (born 1970, retired 2008) · Striker, France (born 1977, retired 2013)
Cafu versus David Trezeguet is a clash of two unmistakable footballing identities. Strikers are judged on goals, and on that raw currency both men delivered extraordinary returns. Across his senior career Cafu notched 53 goals in 856 appearances (0.06 per game), while David Trezeguet recorded 260 in 620 (0.42 per game). Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Cafu is listed at 0 and David Trezeguet at 60 where figures survive. Trophy counts give Cafu 9 and David Trezeguet 5, with 2× FIFA World Cup (1994, 2002) and 1× FIFA World Cup (1998) the standout honours respectively. Their finishing mirrored their personalities: Cafu rugged, David Trezeguet flair-driven. The wider career context matters too: Cafu peaked around 2002 after representing São Paulo, Roma, Milan, while David Trezeguet's defining level came around 2000 across Monaco, Juventus, Hércules CF, Baniyas, River Plate. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
Marcos Evangelista de Morais (born 7 June 1970), known as Cafu, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a right-back. Widely regarded as one of the greatest full-backs of all time, he was known for his pace and energetic attacking runs along the right flank. He is the most-capped player for the Brazil national team with 142 appearances.
“A relentless full-back whose running power and crossing made the flank a second engine.”
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
- 2× FIFA World Cup (1994, 2002)
- 1× FIFA World Cup (1998)
- 1× UEFA European Championship (2000)
- 1× Ligue 1 (2000)
- 2× Serie A (2002, 2003)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1994 Established himself at São Paulo
- 1998 Reached his defining peak
- 2002 Delivered a landmark season
- 2008 Retired from professional football
- 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
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Cafu takes it by a decisive margin.
Cafu edges it (a decisive margin)
