Dennis Bergkamp vs Sol Campbell: Stats Compared
Second Striker, Netherlands (born 1969, retired 2006) · Centre-Back, England (born 1974, retired 2011)
Set Dennis Bergkamp alongside Sol Campbell and the numbers start an argument of their own. Trophies, more than goals, are how most supporters ultimately remember a career. Across his senior career Dennis Bergkamp notched 290 goals in 795 appearances (0.36 per game), while Sol Campbell recorded 20 in 650 (0.03 per game). Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Dennis Bergkamp is listed at 0 and Sol Campbell at 5 where figures survive. Dennis Bergkamp departs the game with 10 major pieces of silverware, including 1× UEFA Cup (1992); Sol Campbell with 5, including 2× Premier League (2002, 2004). Dennis Bergkamp built his medal haul through years of incisive consistency, while Sol Campbell won his with uncompromising bursts of brilliance. Context beyond the headline totals is important: Dennis Bergkamp's landmark level arrived around 2002 with a career spanning Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal; Sol Campbell's came around 2004 across Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Portsmouth, Notts County, Newcastle United, Arsenal. Each, in his own way, set a standard the other is measured against.
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Player profiles
Dutch forward and Arsenal icon renowned for his technical brilliance; three-time Premier League winner with the Gunners.
“A statuesque second striker whose first touch and vision created beauty wherever he played.”
A commanding, athletic centre-back, Campbell was central to Arsenal's unbeaten 'Invincibles' 2003-04 title after a controversial free transfer from rivals Tottenham.
“A physically dominant, athletic centre-back whose pace and strength let him play an unusually high defensive line.”
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 Cup (1992)
- 1× UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1987)
- 1× Eredivisie (1990)
- 3× Premier League (1998, 2002, 2004)
- 4× FA Cup (1998, 2002, 2003, 2005)
- 2× Premier League (2002, 2004)
- 3× FA Cup (2001, 2003, 2008)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1986 Ajax debut
- 1990 Won the Eredivisie with Ajax
- 1993 Joined Inter Milan in an unhappy spell
- 1998 Scored iconic World Cup goal against Argentina
- 2002 Won the Premier League and FA Cup double
- 2004 Part of Arsenal's Invincibles season
- 2006 Final Emirates Stadium farewell
- 1992 Professional debut for Tottenham Hotspur
- 2002 Won Premier League with Arsenal
- 2001 Won FA Cup with Tottenham Hotspur
- 2004 Reached the peak of his powers at Arsenal
- 2011 Retired after a final spell at Arsenal
- Finished his career with 20 goals in 650 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 20 goals in 650 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Dennis Bergkamp takes it by a decisive margin.
Dennis Bergkamp edges it (a decisive margin)
