Kaká vs Bebeto: Stats Compared
Attacking Midfielder, Brazil (born 1982, retired 2017) · Striker, Brazil (born 1964, retired 2005)
Comparing Kaká with Bebeto means weighing two very different kinds of greatness. Long after the final whistle, what lingers is influence, and each man reshaped his corner of the game. Kaká finishes with 237 career goals from 594 games — a 0.40 strike rate — against Bebeto's 300 from 700 at 0.43 per match. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Kaká is listed at 0 and Bebeto at 60 where figures survive. In major honours Kaká collected 6 — headlined by 1× FIFA World Cup (2002) — whereas Bebeto amassed 4, led by 1× FIFA World Cup (1994). Their legacies diverge in texture: Kaká is remembered as creative, Bebeto as mercurial. The wider career context matters too: Kaká peaked around 2007 after representing São Paulo, AC Milan, Real Madrid, Orlando City, while Bebeto's defining level came around 1994 across Flamengo, Vasco da Gama, Deportivo La Coruña, Flamengo, Vasco da Gama, Botafogo, Al Ittihad, América-RJ. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
Brazilian attacking midfielder and 2007 Ballon d'Or winner; Champions League winner with AC Milan in 2007.
“A tall, graceful attacking midfielder who glided past defenders and finished with precision.”
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× FIFA World Cup (2002)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2007)
- 2× FIFA Confederations Cup (2005, 2009)
- 1× Serie A (2004)
- 1× La Liga (2012)
- 1× FIFA World Cup (1994)
- 1× Copa América (1989)
- 2× Campeonato Brasileiro (1989, 1997)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2001 São Paulo breakthrough
- 2002 World Cup winner (limited role)
- 2003 Signed for AC Milan
- 2005 Lost the Champions League final in Istanbul
- 2007 Champions League winner and Ballon d'Or winner
- 2009 Record transfer to Real Madrid
- 2017 Retired at Orlando City
- 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 Kaká the lead — a decisive margin, courtesy of a stronger all-round attribute profile.
Kaká edges it (a decisive margin)
