George Weah vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Striker, Liberia (born 1966, retired 2003) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
Line up George Weah next to Fernando Redondo and the contrasts come quickly. Different decades shaped different demands, and both adapted to theirs brilliantly. George Weah finishes with 230 career goals from 460 games — a 0.50 strike rate — against Fernando Redondo's 30 from 450 at 0.07 per match. In chance creation, George Weah tallied 60 assists to Fernando Redondo's 60. In major honours George Weah collected 3 — headlined by 2× Serie A (1996, 1999) — whereas Fernando Redondo amassed 5, led by 2× La Liga (1995, 1997). George Weah belonged to the 1990s, dominating with a ruthless quality; Fernando Redondo rose in the 1990s with a intelligent edge. 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; Fernando Redondo's came around 1998 across Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan. Arguments will run and run, which is exactly why the matchup endures.
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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.”
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
- 2× Serie A (1996, 1999)
- 1× Coupe de France (1991)
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
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.
- 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
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Fernando Redondo takes it by a narrow margin.
Fernando Redondo edges it (a narrow margin)
