Mesut Özil vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Attacking Midfielder, Germany (born 1988, retired 2023) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
Comparing Mesut Özil with Fernando Redondo means weighing two very different kinds of greatness. It is in how they played, rather than what they won, that the comparison gets interesting. The raw numbers read 114 goals in 645 outings for Mesut Özil (0.18/game), versus 30 in 450 for Fernando Redondo (0.07/game). Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Mesut Özil is listed at 0 and Fernando Redondo at 60 where figures survive. Trophy counts give Mesut Özil 8 and Fernando Redondo 5, with 1× FIFA World Cup (2014) and 2× La Liga (1995, 1997) the standout honours respectively. Stylistically Mesut Özil was incisive where Fernando Redondo was incisive — two vocabularies of the same sport. Their routes to the top were distinct: Mesut Özil built his reputation across Schalke, Werder Bremen, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Fenerbahçe, peaking around 2012, while Fernando Redondo reached his defining level around 1998 after spells with Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan. Whichever side you land on, both belong in any conversation about the finest of their generation.
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Player profiles
Mesut Özil is a German former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. Known for his ball control, technical skills, creativity, passing skills, and vision, he is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation. Born and raised in Gelsenkirchen, Özil began his senior club career playing for hometown club Schalke 04, before signing with Werder Bremen in 2008, aged 19.
“A left-footed chance creator whose weight of pass and scanning made assists look effortless.”
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 (2014)
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2004 Established himself at Schalke
- 2008 Reached his defining peak
- 2012 Delivered a landmark season
- 2023 Retired from professional football
- 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
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Mesut Özil takes it by a clear margin.
Mesut Özil edges it (a clear margin)
