George Weah vs Andrea Pirlo: Stats Compared
Striker, Liberia (born 1966, retired 2003) · Central / Attacking Midfielder, Italy (born 1979, retired 2017)
Few debates split football fans quite like George Weah versus Andrea Pirlo. Greatness, in the end, is about who you inspired, and both left a footprint far beyond their own careers. On production alone, George Weah posted 230 goals across 460 appearances while Andrea Pirlo managed 73 across 728. The assist columns read 60 for George Weah and 80 for Andrea Pirlo where the record exists. In major honours George Weah collected 3 — headlined by 2× Serie A (1996, 1999) — whereas Andrea Pirlo amassed 13, led by 1× FIFA World Cup (2006). Their legacies diverge in texture: George Weah is remembered as mercurial, Andrea Pirlo as orchestrating. Context beyond the headline totals is important: George Weah's landmark level arrived around 1995 with a career spanning Tonnerre Yaoundé, Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Chelsea, Manchester City, Marseille, Al Jazira; Andrea Pirlo's came around 2006 across Brescia, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, New York City FC. Each, in his own way, set a standard the other is measured against.
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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.”
Italian playmaker and World Cup winner; six-time Serie A champion and two-time Champions League winner.
“A deep-lying regista whose passing range and free-kick craft orchestrated Italy and Juventus for a decade.”
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× FIFA World Cup (2006)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (2003, 2007)
- 6× Serie A
- 2× Coppa Italia
- 2× UEFA Super Cup (2003, 2007)
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.
- 1995 Brescia debut aged 16
- 1998 Signed for Inter Milan but failed to break through
- 2001 Joined AC Milan and his career took off
- 2006 World Cup winner with Italy
- 2011 Free transfer to Juventus
- 2014 Set a Serie A points record with Juventus
- 2015 Joined MLS side New York City FC
The verdict
The numbers give Andrea Pirlo the lead — a decisive margin, courtesy of a weightier trophy cabinet.
Andrea Pirlo edges it (a decisive margin)
