Paul Scholes vs Giuseppe Bergomi: Stats Compared
Central Midfielder, England (born 1974, retired 2013) · Centre-Back / Right-Back, Italy (born 1963, retired 1999)
Set Paul Scholes alongside Giuseppe Bergomi and the numbers start an argument of their own. Where pure finishing is concerned, this is a shootout between two of the most feared marksmen of their time. On production alone, Paul Scholes posted 169 goals across 784 appearances while Giuseppe Bergomi managed 15 across 756. Assists were not reliably tracked for much of their careers, which makes the playmaking comparison an imperfect one; where records exist, Paul Scholes is credited with 75 and Giuseppe Bergomi with 0. The honours ledger favours Paul Scholes with 17 major trophies (2× UEFA Champions League (1999, 2008)) against Giuseppe Bergomi's 4 (1× FIFA World Cup (1982)). Their finishing mirrored their personalities: Paul Scholes creative, Giuseppe Bergomi elegant. Their routes to the top were distinct: Paul Scholes built his reputation across Manchester United, peaking around 2008, while Giuseppe Bergomi reached his defining level around 1989 after spells with Internazionale. Each, in his own way, set a standard the other is measured against.
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Player profiles
Manchester United midfielder renowned for his passing range and vision; two-time Champions League winner.
“A short-sighted, single-touch midfielder whose passing range was unmatched in his generation.”
Nicknamed 'Lo Zio' (the uncle) for his composure as a teenage World Cup winner in 1982, Bergomi spent his entire 19-year career at Inter Milan as one of Serie A's finest defenders.
“A supremely reliable, tactically astute defender whose positioning and man-marking made him almost impossible to beat one-on-one.”
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× UEFA Champions League (1999, 2008)
- 11× Premier League
- 3× FA Cup (1996, 1999, 2004)
- 1× FIFA Club World Cup (2008)
- 1× FIFA World Cup (1982)
- 1× Serie A (1989)
- 2× UEFA Cup (1991, 1994)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1994 Manchester United debut
- 1996 First Premier League title
- 1999 Treble winner with Manchester United
- 2003 Briefly retired from England duty
- 2008 Second Champions League winner
- 2011 Came out of retirement to help Manchester United
- 2013 Retired for good at Manchester United
- 1980 Professional debut for Internazionale
- 1982 Won FIFA World Cup with Internazionale
- 1991 Won UEFA Cup with Internazionale
- 1989 Reached the peak of his powers at Internazionale
- 1999 Retired after a final spell at Internazionale
- Finished his career with 15 goals in 756 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 15 goals in 756 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Paul Scholes takes it by a decisive margin.
Paul Scholes edges it (a decisive margin)
