Arjen Robben vs Gennaro Gattuso: Stats Compared
Right Winger, Netherlands (born 1984, retired 2019) · Defensive Midfielder, Italy (born 1978, retired 2013)
Line up Arjen Robben next to Gennaro Gattuso and the contrasts come quickly. Style separates them as much as statistics: two players, two unmistakable signatures. Arjen Robben finishes with 246 career goals from 614 games — a 0.40 strike rate — against Gennaro Gattuso's 25 from 550 at 0.05 per match. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Arjen Robben is listed at 0 and Gennaro Gattuso at 20 where figures survive. Arjen Robben departs the game with 9 major pieces of silverware, including 1× UEFA Champions League (2013); Gennaro Gattuso with 5, including 1× FIFA World Cup (2006). Stylistically Arjen Robben was predatory where Gennaro Gattuso was silky — two vocabularies of the same sport. Their routes to the top were distinct: Arjen Robben built his reputation across PSV, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Groningen, peaking around 2013, while Gennaro Gattuso reached his defining level around 2007 after spells with Perugia, Rangers, AC Milan, Sion. Arguments will run and run, which is exactly why the matchup endures.
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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.”
A snarling, relentless ball-winner nicknamed 'Ringhio' (Growl), Gattuso was the combative heartbeat of AC Milan's midfield through two Champions League triumphs.
“An abrasive, high-energy defensive midfielder whose non-stop tackling and pressing shielded his more gifted teammates.”
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)
- 1× FIFA World Cup (2006)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (2003, 2007)
- 2× Serie A (2004, 2011)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2005 Established himself at PSV
- 2009 Reached his defining peak
- 2013 Delivered a landmark season
- 2019 Retired from professional football
- 1995 Professional debut for Perugia
- 2006 Won FIFA World Cup with AC Milan
- 2004 Won Serie A with AC Milan
- 2007 Reached the peak of his powers at AC Milan
- 2013 Retired after a final spell at Sion
- Finished his career with 25 goals in 550 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 25 goals in 550 appearances and 5 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)
