José Luis Chilavert vs Pavel Nedvěd: Stats Compared
Goalkeeper, Paraguay (born 1965, retired 2004) · Midfielder, Czech Republic (born 1972, retired 2009)
Comparing José Luis Chilavert with Pavel Nedvěd means weighing two very different kinds of greatness. They belonged to different eras, which makes any direct comparison a test of imagination as much as statistics. Career output puts José Luis Chilavert at 67 goals in 737 games, with Pavel Nedvěd at 156 in 711. Because assists were not systematically tracked for much of their time, that side of the comparison rests on the footage that survives. Trophy counts give José Luis Chilavert 8 and Pavel Nedvěd 9, with 1× Copa Libertadores (1994) and 1× UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1999) the standout honours respectively. José Luis Chilavert belonged to the 1990s, dominating with a brave quality; Pavel Nedvěd rose in the turn of the millennium with a orchestrating edge. Club journeys add another layer, with José Luis Chilavert reaching his representative peak around 1994 across San Lorenzo, Real Zaragoza, Vélez Sarsfield, Strasbourg and Pavel Nedvěd doing so around 2003 with Dukla Prague, Sparta Prague, Lazio, Juventus. Picking between them says as much about the picker as the players.
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Player profiles
José Luis Félix Chilavert González is a Paraguayan former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Sportivo Luqueño, Guaraní, San Lorenzo de Almagro, Real Zaragoza, Vélez Sarsfield, RC Strasbourg, Peñarol and the Paraguay national team. Chilavert won 12 club titles, including the 1994 Copa Libertadores and the 1994 Intercontinental Cup, while playing for Vélez Sarsfield, and is a three-time IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper award winner. A fast and agile shot-stopper, known for his leadership, strong personality, and goalkeeping ability, he was regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world in his prime; outside of his goalkeeping position, Chilavert was also known for his outfield skills and ability as a free kick specialist, and often took penalties.
“A commanding goalkeeper and set-piece specialist who made scoring from distance part of his job.”
Czech midfielder and 2003 Ballon d'Or winner; Serie A champion with Lazio and Juventus.
“A tireless attacking midfielder with explosive shooting from distance and endless running.”
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× Copa Libertadores (1994)
- 1× UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1999)
- 1× UEFA Super Cup (1999)
- 3× Serie A (2000, 2002, 2003)
- 2× Coppa Italia (1998, 2000)
- 2× Supercoppa Italiana (2002, 2003)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1986 Established himself at San Lorenzo
- 1990 Reached his defining peak
- 1994 Delivered a landmark season
- 2004 Retired from professional football
- 1991 Dukla Prague debut
- 1996 Joined Lazio
- 1999 Won the Cup Winners' Cup with Lazio
- 2001 Joined Juventus as Zidane's replacement
- 2003 Ballon d'Or winner, reached the Champions League final
- 2005 Stayed at Juventus in Serie B after Calciopoli
- 2009 Retired at Juventus
The verdict
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Pavel Nedvěd takes it by a decisive margin.
Pavel Nedvěd edges it (a decisive margin)
