Ferenc Puskás vs Cuauhtémoc Blanco: Stats Compared
Forward, Hungary (born 1927, retired 1966) · Forward, Mexico (born 1973, retired 2014)
The Ferenc Puskás–Cuauhtémoc Blanco comparison is one of those fixtures of footballing folklore. Comparing across positions is never straightforward, and these two asked different questions of opponents. Ferenc Puskás finishes with 598 career goals from 621 games — a 0.96 strike rate — against Cuauhtémoc Blanco's 250 from 700 at 0.36 per match. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Ferenc Puskás is listed at 0 and Cuauhtémoc Blanco at 100 where figures survive. Trophy counts give Ferenc Puskás 10 and Cuauhtémoc Blanco 4, with 3× European Cup (1959, 1960, 1966) and 3× Liga MX (1992, 2002, 2005) the standout honours respectively. The forward duties of Ferenc Puskás leaned flair-driven; the forward responsibilities of Cuauhtémoc Blanco leaned clinical. Club journeys add another layer, with Ferenc Puskás reaching his representative peak around 1960 across Budapest Honvéd, Real Madrid and Cuauhtémoc Blanco doing so around 1998 with América, Chicago Fire, Puebla FC. Arguments will run and run, which is exactly why the matchup endures.
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Player profiles
Hungarian legend of the Magical Magyats and a Real Madrid galáctico; scorer of 84 goals in 85 games for Hungary.
“A barrel-chested left-footed finisher whose deadly striking powered Hungary's Golden Team.”
A flamboyant Mexican playmaker famed for inventing the 'Cuauhtemiña' skill move, Blanco starred at three World Cups across a 20-year career.
“A stocky, combative forward with outrageous flair, best remembered for hopping the ball between two defenders in a signature dribble.”
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
- 3× European Cup (1959, 1960, 1966)
- 5× La Liga
- 1× Olympic Gold Medal (1952)
- 1× Central European Cup (1953)
- 3× Liga MX (1992, 2002, 2005)
- 1× CONCACAF Champions' Cup (1992)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1943 Budapest Honvéd debut
- 1952 Olympic champion with Hungary
- 1953 Scored twice in the 6-3 win over England at Wembley
- 1956 Fled the Hungarian Revolution
- 1958 Joined Real Madrid
- 1960 Scored four goals in the European Cup final
- 1966 Retired from playing
- 1992 Professional debut for América
- 1992 Won Liga MX with América
- 1992 Won CONCACAF Champions' Cup with América
- 1998 Reached the peak of his powers at América
- 2014 Retired after a final spell at Puebla FC
- Finished his career with 250 goals in 700 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 250 goals in 700 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Ferenc Puskás takes it by a decisive margin.
Ferenc Puskás edges it (a decisive margin)
