Ivan Rakitić vs David Trezeguet: Stats Compared
Central Midfielder, Croatia (born 1988, retired 2023) · Striker, France (born 1977, retired 2013)
There is something timeless about weighing Ivan Rakitić against David Trezeguet. Comparing across positions is never straightforward, and these two asked different questions of opponents. By the end Ivan Rakitić had 90 goals from 700 caps and club outings; David Trezeguet had 260 from 620. The assist columns read 90 for Ivan Rakitić and 60 for David Trezeguet where the record exists. The honours ledger favours Ivan Rakitić with 6 major trophies (1× UEFA Champions League (2015)) against David Trezeguet's 5 (1× FIFA World Cup (1998)). As a central midfielder Ivan Rakitić bent the role to a orchestrating template; as a striker, David Trezeguet redefined it with mercurial authority. The wider career context matters too: Ivan Rakitić peaked around 2015 after representing Basel, Schalke 04, Sevilla, Barcelona, Sevilla, Hajduk Split, while David Trezeguet's defining level 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
A key architect of Barcelona's 2015 treble and Croatia's run to the 2018 World Cup final, Rakitić combined tireless work rate with excellent passing range.
“A tireless, technically composed box-to-box midfielder whose range of passing linked defence and attack seamlessly.”
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× UEFA Champions League (2015)
- 1× UEFA Europa League (2014)
- 4× La Liga (2015, 2016, 2018, 2019)
- 1× FIFA World Cup (1998)
- 1× UEFA European Championship (2000)
- 1× Ligue 1 (2000)
- 2× Serie A (2002, 2003)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2005 Professional debut for Basel
- 2015 Won UEFA Champions League with Barcelona
- 2015 Won La Liga with Barcelona
- 2015 Reached the peak of his powers at Barcelona
- 2023 Retired after a final spell at Hajduk Split
- Finished his career with 90 goals in 700 appearances and 6 major honours. Finished his career with 90 goals in 700 appearances and 6 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
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Ivan Rakitić takes it by a clear margin.
Ivan Rakitić edges it (a clear margin)
