David Silva vs Cuauhtémoc Blanco: Stats Compared
Attacking Midfielder, Spain (born 1986, retired 2023) · Forward, Mexico (born 1973, retired 2014)
Set David Silva alongside Cuauhtémoc Blanco and the numbers start an argument of their own. It is in how they played, rather than what they won, that the comparison gets interesting. David Silva finishes with 124 career goals from 771 games — a 0.16 strike rate — against Cuauhtémoc Blanco's 250 from 700 at 0.36 per match. Assists were not reliably tracked for much of their careers, which makes the playmaking comparison an imperfect one; where records exist, David Silva is credited with 0 and Cuauhtémoc Blanco with 100. David Silva departs the game with 9 major pieces of silverware, including 1× FIFA World Cup (2010); Cuauhtémoc Blanco with 4, including 3× Liga MX (1992, 2002, 2005). David Silva played with a intelligent that made him unmistakable; Cuauhtémoc Blanco brought a explosive that was equally his own. Club journeys add another layer, with David Silva reaching his representative peak around 2012 across Valencia, Manchester City, Real Sociedad and Cuauhtémoc Blanco doing so around 1998 with América, Chicago Fire, Puebla FC. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
David Josué Jiménez Silva (born 8 January 1986) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played mainly as a central or an attacking midfielder and occasionally as a winger or second striker. Widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation and among the greatest players in Premier League history, he was known for his balance, ball control and agility in close spaces, combined with his skill, composure, passing and flair on the ball. Silva spent seven years of his professional career with Valencia, playing from 2004 to 2010, and won the Copa del Rey in 2008.
“A pocket-sized conductor whose close control and passing gave Manchester City its early rhythm.”
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× FIFA World Cup (2010)
- 3× Liga MX (1992, 2002, 2005)
- 1× CONCACAF Champions' Cup (1992)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2004 Established himself at Valencia
- 2008 Reached his defining peak
- 2012 Delivered a landmark season
- 2023 Retired from professional football
- 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
Weighing production against honours, David Silva takes the verdict — a decisive margin, driven by a weightier trophy cabinet.
David Silva edges it (a decisive margin)
