George Weah vs José Luis Chilavert: Stats Compared
Striker, Liberia (born 1966, retired 2003) · Goalkeeper, Paraguay (born 1965, retired 2004)
When George Weah and José Luis Chilavert are mentioned in the same breath, opinions rarely stay quiet. Style separates them as much as statistics: two players, two unmistakable signatures. Across his senior career George Weah notched 230 goals in 460 appearances (0.50 per game), while José Luis Chilavert recorded 67 in 737 (0.09 per game). Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — George Weah is listed at 60 and José Luis Chilavert at 0 where figures survive. In major honours George Weah collected 3 — headlined by 2× Serie A (1996, 1999) — whereas José Luis Chilavert amassed 8, led by 1× Copa Libertadores (1994). George Weah played with a predatory that made him unmistakable; José Luis Chilavert brought a brave that was equally his own. The wider career context matters too: George Weah peaked around 1995 after representing Tonnerre Yaoundé, Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Chelsea, Manchester City, Marseille, Al Jazira, while José Luis Chilavert's defining level came around 1994 across San Lorenzo, Real Zaragoza, Vélez Sarsfield, Strasbourg. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
The only African and Liberian ever to win the Ballon d'Or, Weah was a rare striker capable of running the length of the pitch to score, before later becoming Liberia's president.
“A powerful, quick target man with surprising close control, famous for driving solo runs the length of the field.”
José Luis Félix Chilavert González is a Paraguayan former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Sportivo Luqueño, Guaraní, San Lorenzo de Almagro, Real Zaragoza, Vélez Sarsfield, RC Strasbourg, Peñarol and the Paraguay national team. Chilavert won 12 club titles, including the 1994 Copa Libertadores and the 1994 Intercontinental Cup, while playing for Vélez Sarsfield, and is a three-time IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper award winner. A fast and agile shot-stopper, known for his leadership, strong personality, and goalkeeping ability, he was regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world in his prime; outside of his goalkeeping position, Chilavert was also known for his outfield skills and ability as a free kick specialist, and often took penalties.
“A commanding goalkeeper and set-piece specialist who made scoring from distance part of his job.”
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
- 2× Serie A (1996, 1999)
- 1× Coupe de France (1991)
- 1× Copa Libertadores (1994)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1986 Professional debut for Tonnerre Yaoundé
- 1996 Won Serie A with AC Milan
- 1991 Won Coupe de France with Monaco
- 1995 Reached the peak of his powers at Paris Saint-Germain
- 2003 Retired after a final spell at Al Jazira
- Finished his career with 230 goals in 460 appearances and 3 major honours. Finished his career with 230 goals in 460 appearances and 3 major honours.
- 1986 Established himself at San Lorenzo
- 1990 Reached his defining peak
- 1994 Delivered a landmark season
- 2004 Retired from professional football
The verdict
The numbers give George Weah the lead — a narrow margin, courtesy of a sharper goalscoring record.
George Weah edges it (a narrow margin)
