Carlos Tevez vs Paul Ince: Stats Compared
Striker, Argentina (born 1984, retired 2021) · Central Midfielder, England (born 1967, retired 2006)
Few debates split football fans quite like Carlos Tevez versus Paul Ince. Silverware is the currency of legacy, and both players filled cabinets that few can rival. On production alone, Carlos Tevez posted 280 goals across 700 appearances while Paul Ince managed 90 across 650. The assist columns read 90 for Carlos Tevez and 60 for Paul Ince where the record exists. Trophy counts give Carlos Tevez 5 and Paul Ince 4, with 1× Premier League (2012) and 2× Premier League (1993, 1994) the standout honours respectively. Carlos Tevez built his medal haul through years of flair-driven consistency, while Paul Ince won his with intelligent bursts of brilliance. Their routes to the top were distinct: Carlos Tevez built his reputation across Boca Juniors, Corinthians, West Ham United, Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus, Boca Juniors, Shanghai Shenhua, Boca Juniors, peaking around 2011, while Paul Ince reached his defining level around 1994 after spells with West Ham United, Manchester United, Inter Milan, Liverpool, Middlesbrough, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Swindon Town. Whichever side you land on, both belong in any conversation about the finest of their generation.
182 words · comparison angle: trophies
Player profiles
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.”
The first Black player to captain England, Ince was a combative, driving midfielder at the heart of Manchester United's early Premier League dominance.
“An aggressive, all-action midfielder whose tackling and late runs into the box made him a formidable box-to-box presence.”
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 (2012)
- 2× Serie A (2014, 2015)
- 1× Copa Libertadores (2003)
- 1× Argentine Primera División (2003)
- 2× Premier League (1993, 1994)
- 2× FA Cup (1990, 1994)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 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.
- 1986 Professional debut for West Ham United
- 1993 Won Premier League with Manchester United
- 1990 Won FA Cup with Manchester United
- 1994 Reached the peak of his powers at Manchester United
- 2006 Retired after a final spell at Swindon Town
- Finished his career with 90 goals in 650 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 90 goals in 650 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
Weighing production against honours, Carlos Tevez takes the verdict — a narrow margin, driven by a sharper goalscoring record.
Carlos Tevez edges it (a narrow margin)
