Roberto Carlos vs Carlos Tevez: Stats Compared
Left-Back, Brazil (born 1973, retired 2015) · Striker, Argentina (born 1984, retired 2021)
Roberto Carlos against Carlos Tevez is the kind of comparison that fuels pub arguments for hours. Their jobs on the pitch were not the same, yet both redefined what their role could be. By the end Roberto Carlos had 113 goals from 875 caps and club outings; Carlos Tevez had 280 from 700. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Roberto Carlos is listed at 0 and Carlos Tevez at 90 where figures survive. Trophy counts give Roberto Carlos 9 and Carlos Tevez 5, with 3× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000, 2002) and 1× Premier League (2012) the standout honours respectively. The left-back duties of Roberto Carlos leaned elegant; the striker responsibilities of Carlos Tevez leaned ruthless. Club journeys add another layer, with Roberto Carlos reaching his representative peak around 2002 across Palmeiras, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Fenerbahçe and Carlos Tevez doing so around 2011 with Boca Juniors, Corinthians, West Ham United, Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus, Boca Juniors, Shanghai Shenhua, Boca Juniors. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha (born 10 April 1973), often known simply as Roberto Carlos, is a Brazilian former professional footballer. He has been described as one of the most attack-minded left-backs in football history and one of the greatest full-backs ever. He finished runner-up for the FIFA World Player of the Year in 1997 and for the Ballon d’Or in 2002.
“A rocket-footed full-back who combined recovery speed, overlapping runs and impossible free kicks.”
A tenacious, street-smart Argentine striker known as 'El Apache', beloved for his relentless work rate and hunger for goals.
“A combative, low-centre-of-gravity forward who pressed relentlessly and thrived on scrappy, instinctive finishes.”
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× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000, 2002)
- 1× Premier League (2012)
- 2× Serie A (2014, 2015)
- 1× Copa Libertadores (2003)
- 1× Argentine Primera División (2003)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1994 Established himself at Palmeiras
- 1998 Reached his defining peak
- 2002 Delivered a landmark season
- 2015 Retired from professional football
- 2001 Professional debut for Boca Juniors
- 2012 Won Premier League with Manchester City
- 2003 Won Argentine Primera División with Boca Juniors
- 2011 Reached the peak of his powers at Manchester City
- 2021 Retired after a final spell at Boca Juniors
- Finished his career with 280 goals in 700 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 280 goals in 700 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
The numbers give Roberto Carlos the lead — a decisive margin, courtesy of a weightier trophy cabinet.
Roberto Carlos edges it (a decisive margin)
