Jorge Campos vs Edgar Davids: Stats Compared
Goalkeeper, Mexico (born 1966, retired 2004) · Defensive Midfielder, Netherlands (born 1973, retired 2011)
Jorge Campos versus Edgar Davids is a clash of two unmistakable footballing identities. Position shapes everything in football, and these two fulfilled very different briefs. Jorge Campos finishes with 40 career goals from 686 games — a 0.06 strike rate — against Edgar Davids's 45 from 600 at 0.08 per match. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Jorge Campos is listed at 0 and Edgar Davids at 40 where figures survive. In major honours Jorge Campos collected 8 — headlined by 1× Mexican Primera División — whereas Edgar Davids amassed 4, led by 1× UEFA Champions League (1995). The goalkeeper duties of Jorge Campos leaned reflex-sharp; the defensive midfielder responsibilities of Edgar Davids leaned dictatorial. Their routes to the top were distinct: Jorge Campos built his reputation across Pumas UNAM, Atlante, Cruz Azul, peaking around 1991, while Edgar Davids reached his defining level around 2000 after spells with Ajax, AC Milan, Juventus, Barcelona, Internazionale, Tottenham Hotspur, Ajax, Crystal Palace. Greatness, in cases like this, is rarely a zero-sum affair.
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Player profiles
Jorge Campos Navarrete (born 15 October 1966) is a Mexican professional football coach and player who plays as a goalkeeper for Tercera Federación – Group 7 club México FC. A notable player of Mexico in the 1990s and early 2000s, Campos was an eccentric player, known for his constant play outside the penalty area – often functioning as a sweeper-keeper, as well as his acrobatic, risky, and flamboyant style of goalkeeping, and his colourful playing attire. His main strengths as a goalkeeper were his leaping ability, athleticism, and speed when rushing off his line, as well as his ability to organize his defense, which enabled him to overcome his short stature.
“A fearless, undersized goalkeeper who compensated with spring, bravery and unusual footwork.”
Nicknamed 'The Pitbull' for his relentless tackling, Davids wore his trademark wraparound goggles and was one of the most feared ball-winners in Europe during Juventus's late-1990s dominance.
“An aggressive, tireless ball-winner whose combativeness and surprising technical quality made him a complete midfield destroyer.”
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× Mexican Primera División
- 1× UEFA Champions League (1995)
- 3× Serie A (1998, 2002, 2003)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1983 Established himself at Pumas UNAM
- 1987 Reached his defining peak
- 1991 Delivered a landmark season
- 2004 Retired from professional football
- 1991 Professional debut for Ajax
- 1995 Won UEFA Champions League with Ajax
- 1998 Won Serie A with Juventus
- 2000 Reached the peak of his powers at Juventus
- 2011 Retired after a final spell at Crystal Palace
- Finished his career with 45 goals in 600 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 45 goals in 600 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
If forced to pick, Edgar Davids is the choice: a narrow margin, with superior creative output the deciding factor.
Edgar Davids edges it (a narrow margin)
