Carlos Tevez vs Ivan Rakitić: Stats Compared
Striker, Argentina (born 1984, retired 2021) · Central Midfielder, Croatia (born 1988, retired 2023)
There is something timeless about weighing Carlos Tevez against Ivan Rakitić. Strip away the highlights and the medal count tells its own story for each man. On production alone, Carlos Tevez posted 280 goals across 700 appearances while Ivan Rakitić managed 90 across 700. In chance creation, Carlos Tevez tallied 90 assists to Ivan Rakitić's 90. Carlos Tevez departs the game with 5 major pieces of silverware, including 1× Premier League (2012); Ivan Rakitić with 6, including 1× UEFA Champions League (2015). Carlos Tevez built his medal haul through years of ruthless consistency, while Ivan Rakitić won his with dictatorial 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 Ivan Rakitić reached his defining level around 2015 after spells with Basel, Schalke 04, Sevilla, Barcelona, Sevilla, Hajduk Split. Whichever side you land on, both belong in any conversation about the finest of their generation.
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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.”
A key architect of Barcelona's 2015 treble and Croatia's run to the 2018 World Cup final, Rakitić combined tireless work rate with excellent passing range.
“A tireless, technically composed box-to-box midfielder whose range of passing linked defence and attack seamlessly.”
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)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2015)
- 1× UEFA Europa League (2014)
- 4× La Liga (2015, 2016, 2018, 2019)
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.
- 2005 Professional debut for Basel
- 2015 Won UEFA Champions League with Barcelona
- 2015 Won La Liga with Barcelona
- 2015 Reached the peak of his powers at Barcelona
- 2023 Retired after a final spell at Hajduk Split
- Finished his career with 90 goals in 700 appearances and 6 major honours. Finished his career with 90 goals in 700 appearances and 6 major honours.
The verdict
Weighing production against honours, Ivan Rakitić takes the verdict — a narrow margin, driven by consistency at the very highest level.
Ivan Rakitić edges it (a narrow margin)
