Jorge Campos vs Paul Ince: Stats Compared
Goalkeeper, Mexico (born 1966, retired 2004) · Central Midfielder, England (born 1967, retired 2006)
Jorge Campos versus Paul Ince 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. The raw numbers read 40 goals in 686 outings for Jorge Campos (0.06/game), versus 90 in 650 for Paul Ince (0.14/game). Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Jorge Campos is listed at 0 and Paul Ince at 60 where figures survive. In major honours Jorge Campos collected 8 — headlined by 1× Mexican Primera División — whereas Paul Ince amassed 4, led by 2× Premier League (1993, 1994). Where Jorge Campos was a brave presence in the box, Paul Ince offered a dictatorial approach to goalscoring. The wider career context matters too: Jorge Campos peaked around 1991 after representing Pumas UNAM, Atlante, Cruz Azul, while Paul Ince's defining level came around 1994 across West Ham United, Manchester United, Inter Milan, Liverpool, Middlesbrough, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Swindon Town. Each, in his own way, set a standard the other is measured against.
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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.”
The first Black player to captain England, Ince was a combative, driving midfielder at the heart of Manchester United's early Premier League dominance.
“An aggressive, all-action midfielder whose tackling and late runs into the box made him a formidable box-to-box presence.”
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
- 2× Premier League (1993, 1994)
- 2× FA Cup (1990, 1994)
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
- 1986 Professional debut for West Ham United
- 1993 Won Premier League with Manchester United
- 1990 Won FA Cup with Manchester United
- 1994 Reached the peak of his powers at Manchester United
- 2006 Retired after a final spell at Swindon Town
- Finished his career with 90 goals in 650 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 90 goals in 650 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
Weighing production, silverware and profile, the two finish within a whisker of each other. Call it a respectful draw — greatness of this calibre resists a single winner.
Too close to call — a respectful draw
