Hidetoshi Nakata vs David Trezeguet: Stats Compared
Attacking Midfielder, Japan (born 1977, retired 2006) · Striker, France (born 1977, retired 2013)
Ask any fan to rank Hidetoshi Nakata above or below David Trezeguet and you will get a passionate answer. Trophies, more than goals, are how most supporters ultimately remember a career. Hidetoshi Nakata finishes with 60 career goals from 400 games — a 0.15 strike rate — against David Trezeguet's 260 from 620 at 0.42 per match. Add playmaking to the mix and Hidetoshi Nakata laid on 60 goals, David Trezeguet 60. In major honours Hidetoshi Nakata collected 1 — headlined by 1× Serie A (2001) — whereas David Trezeguet amassed 5, led by 1× FIFA World Cup (1998). One lifted trophies through silky reliability, the other through explosive moments that decided finals. Context beyond the headline totals is important: Hidetoshi Nakata's landmark level arrived around 2001 with a career spanning Bellmare Hiratsuka, Perugia, Roma, Parma, Bologna, Fiorentina, Bolton Wanderers; David Trezeguet's came around 2000 across Monaco, Juventus, Hércules CF, Baniyas, River Plate. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
The first Japanese footballer to become a global superstar, Nakata's move to Serie A in 1998 opened the door for a generation of Japanese players in Europe.
“A composed, technically excellent attacking midfielder blessed with an outstanding range of passing and shooting from distance.”
The scorer of the golden-goal winner in the Euro 2000 final, Trezeguet was Juventus's record signing and one of the deadliest strikers of his generation.
“A powerful, clinical striker with an excellent aerial game and a ferocious shot from inside the box.”
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× Serie A (2001)
- 1× FIFA World Cup (1998)
- 1× UEFA European Championship (2000)
- 1× Ligue 1 (2000)
- 2× Serie A (2002, 2003)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1995 Professional debut for Bellmare Hiratsuka
- 2001 Won Serie A with Roma
- 2001 Reached the peak of his powers at Roma
- 2006 Retired after a final spell at Bolton Wanderers
- Finished his career with 60 goals in 400 appearances and 1 major honours. Finished his career with 60 goals in 400 appearances and 1 major honours.
- 1995 Professional debut for Monaco
- 1998 Won FIFA World Cup with Monaco
- 2002 Won Serie A with Juventus
- 2000 Reached the peak of his powers at Monaco
- 2013 Retired after a final spell at River Plate
- Finished his career with 260 goals in 620 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 260 goals in 620 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
On balance David Trezeguet edges the comparison. The margin is a clear margin, decided mostly by a sharper goalscoring record.
David Trezeguet edges it (a clear margin)
