David Silva vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Attacking Midfielder, Spain (born 1986, retired 2023) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
Line up David Silva next to Fernando Redondo and the contrasts come quickly. Greatness, in the end, is about who you inspired, and both left a footprint far beyond their own careers. On production alone, David Silva posted 124 goals across 771 appearances while Fernando Redondo managed 30 across 450. 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 Fernando Redondo with 60. The honours ledger favours David Silva with 9 major trophies (1× FIFA World Cup (2010)) against Fernando Redondo's 5 (2× La Liga (1995, 1997)). History will file David Silva under silky greatness and Fernando Redondo under silky greatness — different shelves, same temple. Context beyond the headline totals is important: David Silva's landmark level arrived around 2012 with a career spanning Valencia, Manchester City, Real Sociedad; Fernando Redondo's came around 1998 across Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan. Each, in his own way, set a standard the other is measured against.
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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 elegant defensive midfielder famed for his flowing hair and a single backheel that became one of the sport's most replayed pieces of skill.
“An elegant, deep-lying playmaker who shielded the defence while dictating play with effortless long passing.”
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)
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2004 Established himself at Valencia
- 2008 Reached his defining peak
- 2012 Delivered a landmark season
- 2023 Retired from professional football
- 1987 Professional debut for Argentinos Juniors
- 1995 Won La Liga with Real Madrid
- 1998 Won Intercontinental Cup with Real Madrid
- 1998 Reached the peak of his powers at Real Madrid
- 2004 Retired after a final spell at AC Milan
- Finished his career with 30 goals in 450 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 30 goals in 450 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
On balance David Silva edges the comparison. The margin is a clear margin, decided mostly by a sharper goalscoring record.
David Silva edges it (a clear margin)
