George Weah vs Dejan Savićević: Stats Compared
Striker, Liberia (born 1966, retired 2003) · Attacking Midfielder, Yugoslavia (born 1966, retired 2001)
Line up George Weah next to Dejan Savićević and the contrasts come quickly. Where pure finishing is concerned, this is a shootout between two of the most feared marksmen of their time. On production alone, George Weah posted 230 goals across 460 appearances while Dejan Savićević managed 110 across 450. Creativity tells a story too: 60 assists for George Weah against 70 for Dejan Savićević. Trophy counts give George Weah 3 and Dejan Savićević 5, with 2× Serie A (1996, 1999) and 1× European Cup (1991) the standout honours respectively. Where George Weah was a explosive presence in the box, Dejan Savićević offered a incisive approach to goalscoring. 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; Dejan Savićević's came around 1994 across Budućnost Podgorica, Red Star Belgrade, AC Milan, Rapid Wien. The honest conclusion is that comparison enriches appreciation rather than crowns a single winner.
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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.”
Nicknamed 'The Genius', Savićević was a mesmerising Montenegrin playmaker whose iconic lobbed goal in the 1994 Champions League final capped AC Milan's most dominant era.
“An audacious, unpredictable dribbler whose flair and outrageous invention made him one of the most watchable players of his generation.”
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× European Cup (1991)
- 3× Serie A (1993, 1994, 1996)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (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.
- 1982 Professional debut for Budućnost Podgorica
- 1991 Won European Cup with Red Star Belgrade
- 1994 Won UEFA Champions League with AC Milan
- 1994 Reached the peak of his powers at AC Milan
- 2001 Retired after a final spell at Rapid Wien
- Finished his career with 110 goals in 450 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 110 goals in 450 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
Weighing production, silverware and profile, the two finish within a whisker of each other. Call it a respectful draw — greatness of this calibre resists a single winner.
Too close to call — a respectful draw
