Robin van Persie vs Cuauhtémoc Blanco: Stats Compared
Striker, Netherlands (born 1983, retired 2019) · Forward, Mexico (born 1973, retired 2014)
When Robin van Persie and Cuauhtémoc Blanco are mentioned in the same breath, opinions rarely stay quiet. Trophies, more than goals, are how most supporters ultimately remember a career. The raw numbers read 322 goals in 694 outings for Robin van Persie (0.46/game), versus 250 in 700 for Cuauhtémoc Blanco (0.36/game). Assists were not reliably tracked for much of their careers, which makes the playmaking comparison an imperfect one; where records exist, Robin van Persie is credited with 0 and Cuauhtémoc Blanco with 100. Robin van Persie departs the game with 9 major pieces of silverware, including 1× Premier League (2013); Cuauhtémoc Blanco with 4, including 3× Liga MX (1992, 2002, 2005). Robin van Persie built his medal haul through years of clinical consistency, while Cuauhtémoc Blanco won his with mercurial bursts of brilliance. The wider career context matters too: Robin van Persie peaked around 2012 after representing Feyenoord, Arsenal, Manchester United, Fenerbahçe, while Cuauhtémoc Blanco's defining level came around 1998 across América, Chicago Fire, Puebla FC. Greatness, in cases like this, is rarely a zero-sum affair.
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Player profiles
Robin van Persie is a Dutch football coach and former professional footballer. He last served as the head coach of Eredivisie club Feyenoord. He is regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation and was known for his technique, ball control, and vision.
“A left-footed artist whose volleys, movement and aerial technique made difficult finishes routine.”
A flamboyant Mexican playmaker famed for inventing the 'Cuauhtemiña' skill move, Blanco starred at three World Cups across a 20-year career.
“A stocky, combative forward with outrageous flair, best remembered for hopping the ball between two defenders in a signature dribble.”
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 (2013)
- 3× Liga MX (1992, 2002, 2005)
- 1× CONCACAF Champions' Cup (1992)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2004 Established himself at Feyenoord
- 2008 Reached his defining peak
- 2012 Delivered a landmark season
- 2019 Retired from professional football
- 1992 Professional debut for América
- 1992 Won Liga MX with América
- 1992 Won CONCACAF Champions' Cup with América
- 1998 Reached the peak of his powers at América
- 2014 Retired after a final spell at Puebla FC
- Finished his career with 250 goals in 700 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 250 goals in 700 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
Weighing production against honours, Robin van Persie takes the verdict — a decisive margin, driven by a sharper goalscoring record.
Robin van Persie edges it (a decisive margin)
