Frank Lampard vs Teófilo Cubillas: Stats Compared
Central Midfielder, England (born 1978, retired 2017) · Attacking Midfielder, Peru (born 1949, retired 1989)
Line up Frank Lampard next to Teófilo Cubillas and the contrasts come quickly. Different decades shaped different demands, and both adapted to theirs brilliantly. By the end Frank Lampard had 303 goals from 980 caps and club outings; Teófilo Cubillas had 220 from 500. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Frank Lampard is listed at 149 and Teófilo Cubillas at 0 where figures survive. In major honours Frank Lampard collected 10 — headlined by 1× UEFA Champions League (2012) — whereas Teófilo Cubillas amassed 4, led by 4× Peruvian Primera División (1967, 1969, 1970, 1978). Frank Lampard belonged to the turn of the millennium, dominating with a silky quality; Teófilo Cubillas rose in the 1970s with a creative edge. Their routes to the top were distinct: Frank Lampard built his reputation across West Ham, Chelsea, Manchester City, New York City FC, peaking around 2005, while Teófilo Cubillas reached his defining level around 1978 after spells with Alianza Lima, FC Basel, Alianza Lima, FC Porto, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, Alianza Lima. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
Chelsea's all-time top scorer with 211 goals; Champions League winner in 2012 and three-time Premier League champion.
“A tireless attacking midfielder with a ruthless eye for goal whose late runs became his trademark.”
Peru's greatest ever player, Cubillas remains the only man to score five goals across two separate World Cups, inspiring Peru's celebrated 1978 side.
“A quick, two-footed attacking midfielder renowned for a ferocious long-range shot and clever dribbling in tight spaces.”
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 (2012)
- 1× UEFA Europa League (2013)
- 3× Premier League (2005, 2006, 2010)
- 4× FA Cup (2007, 2009, 2010, 2012)
- 1× UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1998)
- 4× Peruvian Primera División (1967, 1969, 1970, 1978)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1995 West Ham debut
- 1997 England debut
- 2001 Joined Chelsea for £11m
- 2005 First Premier League title with Chelsea
- 2012 Won the Champions League with Chelsea
- 2013 Left Chelsea as the club's all-time top scorer
- 2017 Retired at New York City FC
- 1966 Professional debut for Alianza Lima
- 1967 Won Peruvian Primera División with Alianza Lima
- 1978 Reached the peak of his powers at Alianza Lima
- 1989 Retired after a final spell at Alianza Lima
- Finished his career with 220 goals in 500 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 220 goals in 500 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
Weighing production against honours, Frank Lampard takes the verdict — a decisive margin, driven by a sharper goalscoring record.
Frank Lampard edges it (a decisive margin)
