Iker Casillas vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Goalkeeper, Spain (born 1981, retired 2020) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
Few debates split football fans quite like Iker Casillas versus Fernando Redondo. Trophies, more than goals, are how most supporters ultimately remember a career. By the end Iker Casillas had 0 goals from 1048 caps and club outings; Fernando Redondo had 30 from 450. Assists were not reliably tracked for much of their careers, which makes the playmaking comparison an imperfect one; where records exist, Iker Casillas is credited with 0 and Fernando Redondo with 60. Iker Casillas departs the game with 14 major pieces of silverware, including 1× FIFA World Cup (2010); Fernando Redondo with 5, including 2× La Liga (1995, 1997). Iker Casillas built his medal haul through years of authoritative consistency, while Fernando Redondo won his with incisive bursts of brilliance. The wider career context matters too: Iker Casillas peaked around 2010 after representing Real Madrid, Porto, while Fernando Redondo's defining level came around 1998 across Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan. Each, in his own way, set a standard the other is measured against.
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Player profiles
Real Madrid and Spain captain who holds the record for most caps for Spain; 2010 World Cup winner and two-time European champion.
“A brave, agile shot-stopper whose reflexes carried club and country through a golden era.”
A supremely elegant defensive midfielder famed for his flowing hair and a single backheel that became one of the sport's most replayed pieces of skill.
“An elegant, deep-lying playmaker who shielded the defence while dictating play with effortless long passing.”
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× FIFA World Cup (2010)
- 2× UEFA European Championship (2008, 2012)
- 3× UEFA Champions League (2000, 2002, 2014)
- 5× La Liga
- 2× Copa del Rey
- 1× FIFA Club World Cup (2014)
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1999 Real Madrid debut aged 18
- 2000 Champions League winner, youngest keeper in a final
- 2002 Saved the World Cup final despite nearly being dropped
- 2008 Euro winner as Spain captain
- 2012 Won a third consecutive major tournament with Spain
- 2015 Left Real Madrid for Porto
- 2020 Retired after a cardiac arrest in training
- 1987 Professional debut for Argentinos Juniors
- 1995 Won La Liga with Real Madrid
- 1998 Won Intercontinental Cup with Real Madrid
- 1998 Reached the peak of his powers at Real Madrid
- 2004 Retired after a final spell at AC Milan
- Finished his career with 30 goals in 450 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 30 goals in 450 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
On balance Iker Casillas edges the comparison. The margin is a narrow margin, decided mostly by a weightier trophy cabinet.
Iker Casillas edges it (a narrow margin)
