Francesco Totti vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Attacking Midfielder / Forward, Italy (born 1976, retired 2017) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
When Francesco Totti and Fernando Redondo are mentioned in the same breath, opinions rarely stay quiet. Legacy is the only real measure that outlives the numbers, and both have staked towering claims. Francesco Totti finishes with 316 career goals from 844 games — a 0.37 strike rate — against Fernando Redondo's 30 from 450 at 0.07 per match. The assist columns read 152 for Francesco Totti and 60 for Fernando Redondo where the record exists. Trophy counts give Francesco Totti 6 and Fernando Redondo 5, with 1× FIFA World Cup (2006) and 2× La Liga (1995, 1997) the standout honours respectively. Their legacies diverge in texture: Francesco Totti is remembered as mercurial, Fernando Redondo as incisive. Club journeys add another layer, with Francesco Totti reaching his representative peak around 2001 across Roma and Fernando Redondo doing so around 1998 with Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
One-club legend for Roma, their all-time top scorer and appearance maker; 2006 World Cup winner.
“A one-club fantasy playmaker with vision, no-look passes and lethal late runs into the box.”
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× FIFA World Cup (2006)
- 1× Serie A (2001)
- 2× Coppa Italia (2007, 2008)
- 2× Supercoppa Italiana (2001, 2007)
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1993 Roma debut aged 16
- 2001 Won Serie A with Roma, their only title in decades
- 2006 World Cup winner with Italy
- 2006 Stayed at Roma despite Calciopoli fallout
- 2011 Won the European Golden Shoe
- 2014 Became Roma's all-time top scorer
- 2017 Emotional retirement after 25 years at Roma
- 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 Francesco Totti the lead — a clear margin, courtesy of a sharper goalscoring record.
Francesco Totti edges it (a clear margin)
