Ferenc Puskás vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Forward, Hungary (born 1927, retired 1966) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
When Ferenc Puskás and Fernando Redondo are mentioned in the same breath, opinions rarely stay quiet. Comparing across positions is never straightforward, and these two asked different questions of opponents. On production alone, Ferenc Puskás posted 598 goals across 621 appearances while Fernando Redondo managed 30 across 450. Assists were not reliably tracked for much of their careers, which makes the playmaking comparison an imperfect one; where records exist, Ferenc Puskás is credited with 0 and Fernando Redondo with 60. Trophy counts give Ferenc Puskás 10 and Fernando Redondo 5, with 3× European Cup (1959, 1960, 1966) and 2× La Liga (1995, 1997) the standout honours respectively. As a forward Ferenc Puskás bent the role to a flair-driven template; as a defensive midfielder, Fernando Redondo redefined it with incisive authority. Club journeys add another layer, with Ferenc Puskás reaching his representative peak around 1960 across Budapest Honvéd, Real Madrid and Fernando Redondo doing so around 1998 with Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan. Picking between them says as much about the picker as the players.
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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 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
- 3× European Cup (1959, 1960, 1966)
- 5× La Liga
- 1× Olympic Gold Medal (1952)
- 1× Central European Cup (1953)
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
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
- 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, Ferenc Puskás takes it by a decisive margin.
Ferenc Puskás edges it (a decisive margin)
