David Silva vs Robert Prosinečki: Stats Compared
Attacking Midfielder, Spain (born 1986, retired 2023) · Attacking Midfielder, Croatia (born 1969, retired 2003)
Comparing David Silva with Robert Prosinečki means weighing two very different kinds of greatness. Trophies, more than goals, are how most supporters ultimately remember a career. Across his senior career David Silva notched 124 goals in 771 appearances (0.16 per game), while Robert Prosinečki recorded 90 in 480 (0.19 per game). Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — David Silva is listed at 0 and Robert Prosinečki at 60 where figures survive. David Silva departs the game with 9 major pieces of silverware, including 1× FIFA World Cup (2010); Robert Prosinečki with 2, including 1× European Cup (1991). One lifted trophies through incisive reliability, the other through silky moments that decided finals. The wider career context matters too: David Silva peaked around 2012 after representing Valencia, Manchester City, Real Sociedad, while Robert Prosinečki's defining level came around 1991 across Dinamo Zagreb, Red Star Belgrade, Real Madrid, Real Oviedo, Barcelona, Croatia Zagreb, Standard Liège, Portsmouth, NK Zagreb. Greatness, in cases like this, is rarely a zero-sum affair.
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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 supremely gifted Croatian playmaker, Prosinečki won the European Cup with Red Star Belgrade before helping Croatia to a stunning third-place finish at the 1998 World Cup.
“A wonderfully two-footed, creative midfielder whose vision and technique made him one of the most naturally talented players of his generation.”
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)
- 1× European Cup (1991)
- 1× Copa del Rey (1993)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2004 Established himself at Valencia
- 2008 Reached his defining peak
- 2012 Delivered a landmark season
- 2023 Retired from professional football
- 1986 Professional debut for Dinamo Zagreb
- 1991 Won European Cup with Red Star Belgrade
- 1993 Won Copa del Rey with Real Madrid
- 1991 Reached the peak of his powers at Red Star Belgrade
- 2003 Retired after a final spell at NK Zagreb
- Finished his career with 90 goals in 480 appearances and 2 major honours. Finished his career with 90 goals in 480 appearances and 2 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)
