George Weah vs David Trezeguet: Stats Compared
Striker, Liberia (born 1966, retired 2003) · Striker, France (born 1977, retired 2013)
When George Weah and David Trezeguet are mentioned in the same breath, opinions rarely stay quiet. Their jobs on the pitch were not the same, yet both redefined what their role could be. On production alone, George Weah posted 230 goals across 460 appearances while David Trezeguet managed 260 across 620. The assist columns read 60 for George Weah and 60 for David Trezeguet where the record exists. The honours ledger favours George Weah with 3 major trophies (2× Serie A (1996, 1999)) against David Trezeguet's 5 (1× FIFA World Cup (1998)). As a striker George Weah bent the role to a explosive template; as a striker, David Trezeguet redefined it with mercurial authority. 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; David Trezeguet's came around 2000 across Monaco, Juventus, Hércules CF, Baniyas, River Plate. 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.”
The scorer of the golden-goal winner in the Euro 2000 final, Trezeguet was Juventus's record signing and one of the deadliest strikers of his generation.
“A powerful, clinical striker with an excellent aerial game and a ferocious shot from inside the box.”
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 (1998)
- 1× UEFA European Championship (2000)
- 1× Ligue 1 (2000)
- 2× Serie A (2002, 2003)
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 Professional debut for Monaco
- 1998 Won FIFA World Cup with Monaco
- 2002 Won Serie A with Juventus
- 2000 Reached the peak of his powers at Monaco
- 2013 Retired after a final spell at River Plate
- Finished his career with 260 goals in 620 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 260 goals in 620 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
Weighing production against honours, George Weah takes the verdict — a narrow margin, driven by a stronger all-round attribute profile.
George Weah edges it (a narrow margin)
