Frank de Boer vs Teófilo Cubillas: Stats Compared
Centre-Back, Netherlands (born 1970, retired 2004) · Attacking Midfielder, Peru (born 1949, retired 1989)
Frank de Boer and Teófilo Cubillas represent two answers to the same question: how do you define a great? Honours are what separate great players from trophy-laden legends, and both qualify. The raw numbers read 41 goals in 609 outings for Frank de Boer (0.07/game), versus 220 in 500 for Teófilo Cubillas (0.44/game). Because assists were not systematically tracked for much of their time, that side of the comparison rests on the footage that survives. Frank de Boer departs the game with 8 major pieces of silverware, including 1× UEFA Champions League (1995); Teófilo Cubillas with 4, including 4× Peruvian Primera División (1967, 1969, 1970, 1978). Frank de Boer built his medal haul through years of resolute consistency, while Teófilo Cubillas won his with dictatorial bursts of brilliance. Their routes to the top were distinct: Frank de Boer built his reputation across Ajax, Barcelona, Galatasaray, Rangers, peaking around 1995, while Teófilo Cubillas reached his defining level around 1978 after spells with Alianza Lima, FC Basel, Alianza Lima, FC Porto, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, Alianza Lima. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
Franciscus de Boer is a Dutch former professional footballer and current manager. A former defender, De Boer spent most of his playing career with Ajax, winning five Eredivisie titles, two KNVB Cups, three Super Cups, one UEFA Super Cup, one UEFA Cup, one UEFA Champions League, and one Intercontinental Cup. He later spent five years at Barcelona, where he won the 1998–99 La Liga title, followed by short spells at Galatasaray, Rangers, Al-Rayyan and Al-Shamal before retiring.
“A cultured defender who combined calm distribution with intelligent positioning.”
Peru's greatest ever player, Cubillas remains the only man to score five goals across two separate World Cups, inspiring Peru's celebrated 1978 side.
“A quick, two-footed attacking midfielder renowned for a ferocious long-range shot and clever dribbling in tight spaces.”
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× UEFA Champions League (1995)
- 4× Peruvian Primera División (1967, 1969, 1970, 1978)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1987 Established himself at Ajax
- 1991 Reached his defining peak
- 1995 Delivered a landmark season
- 2004 Retired from professional football
- 1966 Professional debut for Alianza Lima
- 1967 Won Peruvian Primera División with Alianza Lima
- 1978 Reached the peak of his powers at Alianza Lima
- 1989 Retired after a final spell at Alianza Lima
- Finished his career with 220 goals in 500 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 220 goals in 500 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
The numbers give Frank de Boer the lead — a clear margin, courtesy of a weightier trophy cabinet.
Frank de Boer edges it (a clear margin)
