Luis Suárez vs Bebeto: Stats Compared
Central Midfielder, Spain (born 1935, retired 1973) · Striker, Brazil (born 1964, retired 2005)
Line up Luis Suárez next to Bebeto and the contrasts come quickly. It is in how they played, rather than what they won, that the comparison gets interesting. Luis Suárez finishes with 198 career goals from 474 games — a 0.42 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 — Luis Suárez is listed at 0 and Bebeto at 60 where figures survive. Trophy counts give Luis Suárez 9 and Bebeto 4, with 2× European Cup (1964, 1965) and 1× FIFA World Cup (1994) the standout honours respectively. Stylistically Luis Suárez was intelligent where Bebeto was flair-driven — two vocabularies of the same sport. Club journeys add another layer, with Luis Suárez reaching his representative peak around 1964 across Deportivo, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Sampdoria and Bebeto doing so around 1994 with 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
Luis Suárez Miramontes was a Spanish professional footballer and manager. He played as a midfielder for Deportivo de La Coruña, España Industrial, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Sampdoria; he also represented the Spain national team between 1957 and 1972. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Spanish football players of all time, Suárez was noted for his elegant and fluid style of play and also regarded to be one of the greatest midfielders in the history of the sport.
“A cultured interior who saw passing lanes early and dictated matches with elegant control.”
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
- 2× European Cup (1964, 1965)
- 1× FIFA World Cup (1994)
- 1× Copa América (1989)
- 2× Campeonato Brasileiro (1989, 1997)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1956 Established himself at Deportivo
- 1960 Reached his defining peak
- 1964 Delivered a landmark season
- 1973 Retired from professional football
- 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
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Luis Suárez takes it by a clear margin.
Luis Suárez edges it (a clear margin)
