Ashley Cole vs Teófilo Cubillas: Stats Compared
Left-Back, England (born 1980, retired 2019) · Attacking Midfielder, Peru (born 1949, retired 1989)
When Ashley Cole and Teófilo Cubillas are mentioned in the same breath, opinions rarely stay quiet. Where pure finishing is concerned, this is a shootout between two of the most feared marksmen of their time. By the end Ashley Cole had 10 goals from 750 caps and club outings; Teófilo Cubillas had 220 from 500. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Ashley Cole is listed at 40 and Teófilo Cubillas at 0 where figures survive. The honours ledger favours Ashley Cole with 11 major trophies (3× Premier League (2002, 2004, 2010)) against Teófilo Cubillas's 4 (4× Peruvian Primera División (1967, 1969, 1970, 1978)). Ashley Cole scored with a anticipatory that defined his era, while Teófilo Cubillas's finishing carried a creative all of its own. Club journeys add another layer, with Ashley Cole reaching his representative peak around 2010 across Arsenal, Chelsea, Roma, LA Galaxy, Derby County and Teófilo Cubillas doing so around 1978 with Alianza Lima, FC Basel, Alianza Lima, FC Porto, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, Alianza Lima. Whichever side you land on, both belong in any conversation about the finest of their generation.
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Player profiles
Widely regarded as one of the finest left-backs of his generation, Cole won a record-equalling seven FA Cups across spells at Arsenal and Chelsea.
“A quick, tenacious full-back whose relentless overlapping and recovery pace made him a nightmare to play against.”
Peru's greatest ever player, Cubillas remains the only man to score five goals across two separate World Cups, inspiring Peru's celebrated 1978 side.
“A quick, two-footed attacking midfielder renowned for a ferocious long-range shot and clever dribbling in tight spaces.”
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× Premier League (2002, 2004, 2010)
- 7× FA Cup (2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2012)
- 4× Peruvian Primera División (1967, 1969, 1970, 1978)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1999 Professional debut for Arsenal
- 2002 Won Premier League with Arsenal
- 2012 Won UEFA Champions League with Chelsea
- 2010 Reached the peak of his powers at Chelsea
- 2019 Retired after a final spell at Derby County
- Finished his career with 10 goals in 750 appearances and 11 major honours. Finished his career with 10 goals in 750 appearances and 11 major honours.
- 1966 Professional debut for Alianza Lima
- 1967 Won Peruvian Primera División with Alianza Lima
- 1978 Reached the peak of his powers at Alianza Lima
- 1989 Retired after a final spell at Alianza Lima
- Finished his career with 220 goals in 500 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 220 goals in 500 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
If forced to pick, Ashley Cole is the choice: a decisive margin, with a weightier trophy cabinet the deciding factor.
Ashley Cole edges it (a decisive margin)
