David Beckham vs Cuauhtémoc Blanco: Stats Compared
Right Midfielder, England (born 1975, retired 2013) · Forward, Mexico (born 1973, retired 2014)
Line up David Beckham next to Cuauhtémoc Blanco and the contrasts come quickly. Both built reputations on finding the back of the net, but they did it in markedly different ways. By the end David Beckham had 145 goals from 839 caps and club outings; Cuauhtémoc Blanco had 250 from 700. Creativity tells a story too: 152 assists for David Beckham against 100 for Cuauhtémoc Blanco. David Beckham departs the game with 13 major pieces of silverware, including 1× UEFA Champions League (1999); Cuauhtémoc Blanco with 4, including 3× Liga MX (1992, 2002, 2005). David Beckham scored with a silky that defined his era, while Cuauhtémoc Blanco's finishing carried a predatory all of its own. Context beyond the headline totals is important: David Beckham's landmark level arrived around 1999 with a career spanning Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain; Cuauhtémoc Blanco's came around 1998 across América, Chicago Fire, Puebla FC. Each, in his own way, set a standard the other is measured against.
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Player profiles
English midfielder renowned for his crossing and free-kicks; Champions League winner with Manchester United in 1999 and six-time Premier League champion.
“A pinpoint crosser and dead-ball specialist whose right foot could deliver any ball over any distance.”
A flamboyant Mexican playmaker famed for inventing the 'Cuauhtemiña' skill move, Blanco starred at three World Cups across a 20-year career.
“A stocky, combative forward with outrageous flair, best remembered for hopping the ball between two defenders in a signature dribble.”
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
- 1× UEFA Champions League (1999)
- 6× Premier League
- 2× FA Cup
- 1× La Liga (2007)
- 2× MLS Cup (2011, 2012)
- 1× Ligue 1 (2013)
- 3× Liga MX (1992, 2002, 2005)
- 1× CONCACAF Champions' Cup (1992)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1992 Manchester United debut
- 1996 Scored a goal from halfway against Wimbledon
- 1999 Treble winner with Manchester United
- 2001 Last-minute free-kick against Greece sent England to the World Cup
- 2003 Joined Real Madrid
- 2007 Moved to LA Galaxy
- 2013 Won Ligue 1 with PSG and retired
- 1992 Professional debut for América
- 1992 Won Liga MX with América
- 1992 Won CONCACAF Champions' Cup with América
- 1998 Reached the peak of his powers at América
- 2014 Retired after a final spell at Puebla FC
- Finished his career with 250 goals in 700 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 250 goals in 700 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
If forced to pick, David Beckham is the choice: a decisive margin, with a weightier trophy cabinet the deciding factor.
David Beckham edges it (a decisive margin)
