Patrick Vieira vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Central Midfielder, France (born 1976, retired 2011) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
Comparing Patrick Vieira with Fernando Redondo means weighing two very different kinds of greatness. Trophies, more than goals, are how most supporters ultimately remember a career. On production alone, Patrick Vieira posted 68 goals across 737 appearances while Fernando Redondo managed 30 across 450. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Patrick Vieira is listed at 0 and Fernando Redondo at 60 where figures survive. Trophy counts give Patrick Vieira 15 and Fernando Redondo 5, with 1× FIFA World Cup (1998) and 2× La Liga (1995, 1997) the standout honours respectively. One lifted trophies through incisive reliability, the other through silky moments that decided finals. The wider career context matters too: Patrick Vieira peaked around 2004 after representing Cannes, AC Milan, Arsenal, Juventus, Inter Milan, Manchester City, while Fernando Redondo's defining level came around 1998 across 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
Arsenal captain who led the Invincibles to the 2003-04 Premier League title; World Cup and Euro winner with France.
“A towering, leggy box-to-box enforcer who combined physicality with technical security in midfield.”
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 (1998)
- 1× UEFA European Championship (2000)
- 2× FIFA Confederations Cup (2001, 2003)
- 3× Premier League (1998, 2002, 2004)
- 4× Serie A (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
- 4× FA Cup (1998, 2002, 2003, 2005)
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1994 Cannes debut
- 1996 Joined AC Milan for limited game time
- 1996 Signed for Arsenal
- 1998 World Cup winner with France
- 2001 Succeeded Tony Adams as Arsenal captain
- 2005 Left Arsenal for Juventus
- 2011 Retired at Manchester City
- 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 against honours, Patrick Vieira takes the verdict — a decisive margin, driven by a weightier trophy cabinet.
Patrick Vieira edges it (a decisive margin)
