Dennis Bergkamp vs Roger Milla: Stats Compared
Second Striker, Netherlands (born 1969, retired 2006) · Striker, Cameroon (born 1952, retired 1994)
Comparing Dennis Bergkamp with Roger Milla means weighing two very different kinds of greatness. Era matters in any comparison, and these two peaked under very different footballing conditions. Across his senior career Dennis Bergkamp notched 290 goals in 795 appearances (0.36 per game), while Roger Milla recorded 150 in 400 (0.38 per game). Reliable assist tallies simply do not exist for large stretches of their careers, leaving creativity to the eye rather than the spreadsheet. The honours ledger favours Dennis Bergkamp with 10 major trophies (1× UEFA Cup (1992)) against Roger Milla's 3 (2× Africa Cup of Nations (1984, 1988)). Dennis Bergkamp belonged to the turn of the millennium, dominating with a orchestrating quality; Roger Milla rose in the 1990s with a mercurial edge. The wider career context matters too: Dennis Bergkamp peaked around 2002 after representing Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal, while Roger Milla's defining level came around 1990 across Union Douala, Valenciennes, Monaco, Bastia, Saint-Étienne, Montpellier, JS Kabylie. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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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.”
The exuberant hero of Cameroon's 1990 World Cup run, Milla became the oldest World Cup goalscorer at 42 and made his corner-flag dance world famous.
“A joyful, clever striker whose sharp movement and composure produced decisive goals late into his career.”
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× Africa Cup of Nations (1984, 1988)
- 1× Coupe de France (1981)
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
- 1974 Professional debut for Union Douala
- 1984 Won Africa Cup of Nations with Monaco
- 1981 Won Coupe de France with Monaco
- 1990 Reached the peak of his powers at Montpellier
- 1994 Retired after a final spell at JS Kabylie
- Finished his career with 150 goals in 400 appearances and 3 major honours. Finished his career with 150 goals in 400 appearances and 3 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)
