Luís Figo vs Bebeto: Stats Compared
Winger, Portugal (born 1972, retired 2009) · Striker, Brazil (born 1964, retired 2005)
Line up Luís Figo next to Bebeto and the contrasts come quickly. Position shapes everything in football, and these two fulfilled very different briefs. On production alone, Luís Figo posted 144 goals across 737 appearances while Bebeto managed 300 across 700. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Luís Figo is listed at 0 and Bebeto at 60 where figures survive. In major honours Luís Figo collected 12 — headlined by 1× UEFA Champions League (2002) — whereas Bebeto amassed 4, led by 1× FIFA World Cup (1994). The winger duties of Luís Figo leaned dictatorial; the striker responsibilities of Bebeto leaned explosive. Context beyond the headline totals is important: Luís Figo's landmark level arrived around 2000 with a career spanning Sporting CP, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Inter Milan; Bebeto's came around 1994 across Flamengo, Vasco da Gama, Deportivo La Coruña, Flamengo, Vasco da Gama, Botafogo, Al Ittihad, América-RJ. Few pairings invite such entrenched disagreement, and fewer still deserve it this much.
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Player profiles
Portuguese winger and 2000 Ballon d'Or winner; won league titles in Spain and Italy at Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter.
“A right-wing dribbler with a trademark step-over and the capacity to deliver telling crosses all day.”
Famous for the 'rock the baby' goal celebration at the 1994 World Cup, Bebeto formed a lethal strike partnership with Romário in Brazil's triumphant campaign.
“A sharp, clever striker with excellent movement off the shoulder of the last defender and clinical composure in front of goal.”
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 (2002)
- 4× La Liga (1998, 1999, 2001, 2003)
- 4× Serie A (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
- 1× UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1997)
- 2× Copa del Rey (1997, 1998)
- 1× FIFA World Cup (1994)
- 1× Copa América (1989)
- 2× Campeonato Brasileiro (1989, 1997)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1989 Sporting CP debut
- 1995 Joined Barcelona
- 2000 Controversial transfer to Real Madrid
- 2000 Ballon d'Or winner
- 2002 Champions League winner with Real Madrid
- 2005 Signed for Inter Milan
- 2009 Retired at Inter Milan
- 1983 Professional debut for Flamengo
- 1994 Won FIFA World Cup with Deportivo La Coruña
- 1989 Won Campeonato Brasileiro with Flamengo
- 1994 Reached the peak of his powers at Deportivo La Coruña
- 2005 Retired after a final spell at América-RJ
- Finished his career with 300 goals in 700 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 300 goals in 700 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
The numbers give Luís Figo the lead — a decisive margin, courtesy of a weightier trophy cabinet.
Luís Figo edges it (a decisive margin)
