Carlos Tevez vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Striker, Argentina (born 1984, retired 2021) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
When Carlos Tevez and Fernando Redondo are mentioned in the same breath, opinions rarely stay quiet. Greatness, in the end, is about who you inspired, and both left a footprint far beyond their own careers. Career output puts Carlos Tevez at 280 goals in 700 games, with Fernando Redondo at 30 in 450. In chance creation, Carlos Tevez tallied 90 assists to Fernando Redondo's 60. Carlos Tevez departs the game with 5 major pieces of silverware, including 1× Premier League (2012); Fernando Redondo with 5, including 2× La Liga (1995, 1997). History will file Carlos Tevez under clinical greatness and Fernando Redondo under dictatorial greatness — different shelves, same temple. Club journeys add another layer, with Carlos Tevez reaching his representative peak around 2011 across Boca Juniors, Corinthians, West Ham United, Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus, Boca Juniors, Shanghai Shenhua, Boca Juniors and Fernando Redondo doing so around 1998 with Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan. Each, in his own way, set a standard the other is measured against.
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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 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
- 1× Premier League (2012)
- 2× Serie A (2014, 2015)
- 1× Copa Libertadores (2003)
- 1× Argentine Primera División (2003)
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
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.
- 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
Weighing production, silverware and profile, the two finish within a whisker of each other. Call it a respectful draw — greatness of this calibre resists a single winner.
Too close to call — a respectful draw