Luís Figo vs George Weah: Stats Compared
Winger, Portugal (born 1972, retired 2009) · Striker, Liberia (born 1966, retired 2003)
Luís Figo versus George Weah is a clash of two unmistakable footballing identities. Both built reputations on finding the back of the net, but they did it in markedly different ways. On production alone, Luís Figo posted 144 goals across 737 appearances while George Weah managed 230 across 460. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Luís Figo is listed at 0 and George Weah at 60 where figures survive. Trophy counts give Luís Figo 12 and George Weah 3, with 1× UEFA Champions League (2002) and 2× Serie A (1996, 1999) the standout honours respectively. Where Luís Figo was a incisive presence in the box, George Weah offered a flair-driven approach to goalscoring. Club journeys add another layer, with Luís Figo reaching his representative peak around 2000 across Sporting CP, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and George Weah doing so around 1995 with Tonnerre Yaoundé, Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Chelsea, Manchester City, Marseille, Al Jazira. Whichever side you land on, both belong in any conversation about the finest of their generation.
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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.”
The only African and Liberian ever to win the Ballon d'Or, Weah was a rare striker capable of running the length of the pitch to score, before later becoming Liberia's president.
“A powerful, quick target man with surprising close control, famous for driving solo runs the length of the field.”
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)
- 2× Serie A (1996, 1999)
- 1× Coupe de France (1991)
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
- 1986 Professional debut for Tonnerre Yaoundé
- 1996 Won Serie A with AC Milan
- 1991 Won Coupe de France with Monaco
- 1995 Reached the peak of his powers at Paris Saint-Germain
- 2003 Retired after a final spell at Al Jazira
- Finished his career with 230 goals in 460 appearances and 3 major honours. Finished his career with 230 goals in 460 appearances and 3 major honours.
The verdict
Weighing production against honours, Luís Figo takes the verdict — a decisive margin, driven by a weightier trophy cabinet.
Luís Figo edges it (a decisive margin)
