Arjen Robben vs Teófilo Cubillas: Stats Compared
Right Winger, Netherlands (born 1984, retired 2019) · Attacking Midfielder, Peru (born 1949, retired 1989)
Ask any fan to rank Arjen Robben above or below Teófilo Cubillas and you will get a passionate answer. Silverware is the currency of legacy, and both players filled cabinets that few can rival. Arjen Robben finishes with 246 career goals from 614 games — a 0.40 strike rate — against Teófilo Cubillas's 220 from 500 at 0.44 per match. Reliable assist tallies simply do not exist for large stretches of their careers, leaving creativity to the eye rather than the spreadsheet. The honours ledger favours Arjen Robben with 9 major trophies (1× UEFA Champions League (2013)) against Teófilo Cubillas's 4 (4× Peruvian Primera División (1967, 1969, 1970, 1978)). Arjen Robben built his medal haul through years of predatory consistency, while Teófilo Cubillas won his with dictatorial bursts of brilliance. Context beyond the headline totals is important: Arjen Robben's landmark level arrived around 2013 with a career spanning PSV, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Groningen; Teófilo Cubillas's came around 1978 across Alianza Lima, FC Basel, Alianza Lima, FC Porto, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, Alianza Lima. Picking between them says as much about the picker as the players.
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Player profiles
Arjen Robben is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a winger. Known for his dribbling skills, speed, and long-range shots, he is regarded as one of the best players of his generation and one of the greatest wingers of all time. He ranks second for the all-time Dutch top goalscorers (32) in the UEFA Champions League and is the all-time Dutch top assist provider (19) in the competition.
“A devastating inverted winger whose cut inside and left-foot finish became a signature.”
Peru's greatest ever player, Cubillas remains the only man to score five goals across two separate World Cups, inspiring Peru's celebrated 1978 side.
“A quick, two-footed attacking midfielder renowned for a ferocious long-range shot and clever dribbling in tight spaces.”
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 (2013)
- 4× Peruvian Primera División (1967, 1969, 1970, 1978)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2005 Established himself at PSV
- 2009 Reached his defining peak
- 2013 Delivered a landmark season
- 2019 Retired from professional football
- 1966 Professional debut for Alianza Lima
- 1967 Won Peruvian Primera División with Alianza Lima
- 1978 Reached the peak of his powers at Alianza Lima
- 1989 Retired after a final spell at Alianza Lima
- Finished his career with 220 goals in 500 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 220 goals in 500 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Arjen Robben takes it by a clear margin.
Arjen Robben edges it (a clear margin)
