Sergio Agüero vs Steven Gerrard: Stats Compared
Striker, Argentina (born 1988, retired 2021) · Central Midfielder, England (born 1980, retired 2016)
Sergio Agüero versus Steven Gerrard is a clash of two unmistakable footballing identities. Where pure finishing is concerned, this is a shootout between two of the most feared marksmen of their time. Career output puts Sergio Agüero at 427 goals in 700 games, with Steven Gerrard at 212 in 860. The assist columns read 110 for Sergio Agüero and 155 for Steven Gerrard where the record exists. In major honours Sergio Agüero collected 10 — headlined by 5× Premier League (2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021) — whereas Steven Gerrard amassed 8, led by 1× UEFA Champions League (2005). Their finishing mirrored their personalities: Sergio Agüero ruthless, Steven Gerrard silky. Context beyond the headline totals is important: Sergio Agüero's landmark level arrived around 2014 with a career spanning Independiente, Atlético Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona; Steven Gerrard's came around 2005 across Liverpool, LA Galaxy. Whichever side you land on, both belong in any conversation about the finest of their generation.
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Player profiles
A clinical, ice-cool Argentine striker who scored Manchester City's most dramatic title-winning goal and became the club's all-time top scorer.
“A low, powerful, instinctive finisher with explosive acceleration in the box and a knack for the biggest moments.”
Liverpool captain who led the famous 2005 Champions League comeback in Istanbul; one-club man for most of his Premier League career.
“A dynamic box-to-box midfielder with a hammer of a right foot and a habit of dragging Liverpool back into games.”
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
- 5× Premier League (2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021)
- 1× UEFA Europa League (2010)
- 4× League Cup (2014, 2016, 2018, 2020)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2005)
- 1× UEFA Cup (2001)
- 2× FA Cup (2001, 2006)
- 3× EFL Cup (2001, 2003, 2012)
- 1× UEFA Super Cup (2001)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2003 Professional debut for Independiente
- 2012 Won Premier League with Manchester City
- 2014 Won League Cup with Manchester City
- 2014 Reached the peak of his powers at Manchester City
- 2021 Retired after a final spell at Barcelona
- Finished his career with 427 goals in 700 appearances and 10 major honours. Finished his career with 427 goals in 700 appearances and 10 major honours.
- 1998 Liverpool debut
- 2001 Won the UEFA Cup, FA Cup and League Cup treble
- 2003 Replaced Sami Hyypiä as Liverpool captain
- 2005 Lifted the Champions League in Istanbul
- 2006 Player of the match in the FA Cup final
- 2012 Captained Great Britain at the Olympics
- 2015 Left Liverpool for LA Galaxy
The verdict
The numbers give Steven Gerrard the lead — a clear margin, courtesy of superior creative output.
Steven Gerrard edges it (a clear margin)
