Paul Gascoigne vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Attacking Midfielder, England (born 1967, retired 2004) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
Put Paul Gascoigne and Fernando Redondo side by side and you have a genuine generational conversation. Trophies, more than goals, are how most supporters ultimately remember a career. Career output puts Paul Gascoigne at 130 goals in 620 games, with Fernando Redondo at 30 in 450. Creativity tells a story too: 90 assists for Paul Gascoigne against 60 for Fernando Redondo. Paul Gascoigne departs the game with 6 major pieces of silverware, including 1× FA Cup (1991); Fernando Redondo with 5, including 2× La Liga (1995, 1997). Paul Gascoigne built his medal haul through years of intelligent consistency, while Fernando Redondo won his with silky bursts of brilliance. Club journeys add another layer, with Paul Gascoigne reaching his representative peak around 1990 across Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough, Everton, Burnley, Boston United and Fernando Redondo doing so around 1998 with Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan. Arguments will run and run, which is exactly why the matchup endures.
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Player profiles
A supremely gifted but troubled English playmaker, Gascoigne's tears and brilliance at Italia '90 made him a national icon before injuries and off-field struggles curtailed his career.
“A powerful, technically brilliant attacking midfielder who combined trickery and physical strength with moments of match-winning genius.”
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× FA Cup (1991)
- 3× Scottish Premier Division (1996, 1997, 1999)
- 2× Scottish League Cup (1997, 1999)
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1985 Professional debut for Newcastle United
- 1991 Won FA Cup with Tottenham Hotspur
- 1997 Won Scottish League Cup with Rangers
- 1990 Reached the peak of his powers at Tottenham Hotspur
- 2004 Retired after a final spell at Boston United
- Finished his career with 130 goals in 620 appearances and 6 major honours. Finished his career with 130 goals in 620 appearances and 6 major honours.
- 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
The numbers give Paul Gascoigne the lead — a narrow margin, courtesy of a sharper goalscoring record.
Paul Gascoigne edges it (a narrow margin)
