Alan Shearer vs Raymond Kopa: Stats Compared
Striker, England (born 1970, retired 2006) · Forward, France (born 1931, retired 1967)
Set Alan Shearer alongside Raymond Kopa and the numbers start an argument of their own. Silverware is the currency of legacy, and both players filled cabinets that few can rival. Across his senior career Alan Shearer notched 409 goals in 733 appearances (0.56 per game), while Raymond Kopa recorded 150 in 450 (0.33 per game). Because assists were not systematically tracked for much of their time, that side of the comparison rests on the footage that survives. In major honours Alan Shearer collected 9 — headlined by 1× Premier League (1995) — whereas Raymond Kopa amassed 5, led by 3× European Cup (1957, 1958, 1959). Alan Shearer built his medal haul through years of flair-driven consistency, while Raymond Kopa won his with explosive bursts of brilliance. The wider career context matters too: Alan Shearer peaked around 1995 after representing Southampton, Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United, while Raymond Kopa's defining level came around 1958 across Angers, Reims, Real Madrid, Reims. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
Alan Shearer (born 13 August 1970) is an English football pundit and former professional player who played as a striker. Widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all time and one of the greatest players in Premier League history, he is the league's record goalscorer with 260 goals. He was named Football Writers' Association Player of the Year in 1994 and won the PFA Player of the Year award in 1995.
“A record-breaking number nine who combined brutal finishing with clever hold-up play.”
France's first football superstar and 1958 Ballon d'Or winner, Kopa won three straight European Cups alongside Di Stéfano at Real Madrid before returning to lead Reims.
“A diminutive, dazzling dribbler and creator whose vision and close control made him the conductor of every attack he played in.”
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× Premier League (1995)
- 3× European Cup (1957, 1958, 1959)
- 2× Ligue 1 (1953, 1960)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1987 Established himself at Southampton
- 1991 Reached his defining peak
- 1995 Delivered a landmark season
- 2006 Retired from professional football
- 1949 Professional debut for Angers
- 1957 Won European Cup with Real Madrid
- 1953 Won Ligue 1 with Reims
- 1958 Reached the peak of his powers at Real Madrid
- 1967 Retired after a final spell at Reims
- Finished his career with 150 goals in 450 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 150 goals in 450 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
If forced to pick, Alan Shearer is the choice: a decisive margin, with a sharper goalscoring record the deciding factor.
Alan Shearer edges it (a decisive margin)
