David Silva vs George Weah: Stats Compared
Attacking Midfielder, Spain (born 1986, retired 2023) · Striker, Liberia (born 1966, retired 2003)
David Silva versus George Weah is a clash of two unmistakable footballing identities. Honours are what separate great players from trophy-laden legends, and both qualify. Career output puts David Silva at 124 goals in 771 games, with George Weah at 230 in 460. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — David Silva is listed at 0 and George Weah at 60 where figures survive. Trophy counts give David Silva 9 and George Weah 3, with 1× FIFA World Cup (2010) and 2× Serie A (1996, 1999) the standout honours respectively. David Silva built his medal haul through years of incisive consistency, while George Weah won his with explosive bursts of brilliance. Context beyond the headline totals is important: David Silva's landmark level arrived around 2012 with a career spanning Valencia, Manchester City, Real Sociedad; George Weah's came around 1995 across Tonnerre Yaoundé, Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Chelsea, Manchester City, Marseille, Al Jazira. The honest conclusion is that comparison enriches appreciation rather than crowns a single winner.
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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.”
The only African and Liberian ever to win the Ballon d'Or, Weah was a rare striker capable of running the length of the pitch to score, before later becoming Liberia's president.
“A powerful, quick target man with surprising close control, famous for driving solo runs the length of the field.”
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× Serie A (1996, 1999)
- 1× Coupe de France (1991)
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 Tonnerre Yaoundé
- 1996 Won Serie A with AC Milan
- 1991 Won Coupe de France with Monaco
- 1995 Reached the peak of his powers at Paris Saint-Germain
- 2003 Retired after a final spell at Al Jazira
- Finished his career with 230 goals in 460 appearances and 3 major honours. Finished his career with 230 goals in 460 appearances and 3 major honours.
The verdict
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, David Silva takes it by a decisive margin.
David Silva edges it (a decisive margin)
