Fernando Redondo vs Cuauhtémoc Blanco: Stats Compared
Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004) · Forward, Mexico (born 1973, retired 2014)
Fernando Redondo and Cuauhtémoc Blanco represent two answers to the same question: how do you define a great? Position shapes everything in football, and these two fulfilled very different briefs. Across his senior career Fernando Redondo notched 30 goals in 450 appearances (0.07 per game), while Cuauhtémoc Blanco recorded 250 in 700 (0.36 per game). Add playmaking to the mix and Fernando Redondo laid on 60 goals, Cuauhtémoc Blanco 100. In major honours Fernando Redondo collected 5 — headlined by 2× La Liga (1995, 1997) — whereas Cuauhtémoc Blanco amassed 4, led by 3× Liga MX (1992, 2002, 2005). The defensive midfielder duties of Fernando Redondo leaned dictatorial; the forward responsibilities of Cuauhtémoc Blanco leaned explosive. Club journeys add another layer, with Fernando Redondo reaching his representative peak around 1998 across Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan 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
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.”
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
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
- 3× Liga MX (1992, 2002, 2005)
- 1× CONCACAF Champions' Cup (1992)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 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.
- 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, Fernando Redondo takes it by a clear margin.
Fernando Redondo edges it (a clear margin)
