Kaká vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Attacking Midfielder, Brazil (born 1982, retired 2017) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
Kaká versus Fernando Redondo is a clash of two unmistakable footballing identities. It is in how they played, rather than what they won, that the comparison gets interesting. Across his senior career Kaká notched 237 goals in 594 appearances (0.40 per game), while Fernando Redondo recorded 30 in 450 (0.07 per game). Assists were not reliably tracked for much of their careers, which makes the playmaking comparison an imperfect one; where records exist, Kaká is credited with 0 and Fernando Redondo with 60. Kaká departs the game with 6 major pieces of silverware, including 1× FIFA World Cup (2002); Fernando Redondo with 5, including 2× La Liga (1995, 1997). Stylistically Kaká was creative where Fernando Redondo was silky — two vocabularies of the same sport. Context beyond the headline totals is important: Kaká's landmark level arrived around 2007 with a career spanning São Paulo, AC Milan, Real Madrid, Orlando City; Fernando Redondo's came around 1998 across Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan. 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.”
A supremely elegant defensive midfielder famed for his flowing hair and a single backheel that became one of the sport's most replayed pieces of skill.
“An elegant, deep-lying playmaker who shielded the defence while dictating play with effortless long passing.”
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)
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
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
- 1987 Professional debut for Argentinos Juniors
- 1995 Won La Liga with Real Madrid
- 1998 Won Intercontinental Cup with Real Madrid
- 1998 Reached the peak of his powers at Real Madrid
- 2004 Retired after a final spell at AC Milan
- Finished his career with 30 goals in 450 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 30 goals in 450 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
If forced to pick, Kaká is the choice: a clear margin, with a sharper goalscoring record the deciding factor.
Kaká edges it (a clear margin)
