Paul Scholes vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Central Midfielder, England (born 1974, retired 2013) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
When Paul Scholes and Fernando Redondo are mentioned in the same breath, opinions rarely stay quiet. They occupied different roles, which makes a like-for-like verdict a careful exercise. Career output puts Paul Scholes at 169 goals in 784 games, with Fernando Redondo at 30 in 450. Creativity tells a story too: 75 assists for Paul Scholes against 60 for Fernando Redondo. The honours ledger favours Paul Scholes with 17 major trophies (2× UEFA Champions League (1999, 2008)) against Fernando Redondo's 5 (2× La Liga (1995, 1997)). The central midfielder duties of Paul Scholes leaned creative; the defensive midfielder responsibilities of Fernando Redondo leaned orchestrating. The wider career context matters too: Paul Scholes peaked around 2008 after representing Manchester United, while Fernando Redondo's defining level came around 1998 across Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan. The fairest reading therefore balances output with role, era, longevity and the different tactical responsibilities each carried at his best. Arguments will run and run, which is exactly why the matchup endures.
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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.”
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.”
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)
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
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
- 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.
The verdict
The numbers give Paul Scholes the lead — a decisive margin, courtesy of a sharper goalscoring record.
Paul Scholes edges it (a decisive margin)
