Gennaro Gattuso vs Nuno Gomes: Stats Compared
Defensive Midfielder, Italy (born 1978, retired 2013) · Striker, Portugal (born 1976, retired 2013)
Comparing Gennaro Gattuso with Nuno Gomes means weighing two very different kinds of greatness. Honours are what separate great players from trophy-laden legends, and both qualify. Gennaro Gattuso finishes with 25 career goals from 550 games — a 0.05 strike rate — against Nuno Gomes's 190 from 600 at 0.32 per match. Creativity tells a story too: 20 assists for Gennaro Gattuso against 30 for Nuno Gomes. Trophy counts give Gennaro Gattuso 5 and Nuno Gomes 5, with 1× FIFA World Cup (2006) and 3× Primeira Liga (1994, 2005, 2010) the standout honours respectively. Gennaro Gattuso built his medal haul through years of creative consistency, while Nuno Gomes won his with flair-driven bursts of brilliance. Their routes to the top were distinct: Gennaro Gattuso built his reputation across Perugia, Rangers, AC Milan, Sion, peaking around 2007, while Nuno Gomes reached his defining level around 2004 after spells with Benfica, Fiorentina, Benfica, Braga. Each, in his own way, set a standard the other is measured against.
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Player profiles
A snarling, relentless ball-winner nicknamed 'Ringhio' (Growl), Gattuso was the combative heartbeat of AC Milan's midfield through two Champions League triumphs.
“An abrasive, high-energy defensive midfielder whose non-stop tackling and pressing shielded his more gifted teammates.”
Portugal's talismanic striker through two major tournaments, Nuno Gomes was Benfica's record European Championship top scorer and a beloved figure in Portuguese football.
“A sharp, hard-working striker whose movement and finishing made him a reliable source of goals across two decades.”
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 (2006)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (2003, 2007)
- 2× Serie A (2004, 2011)
- 3× Primeira Liga (1994, 2005, 2010)
- 2× Taça de Portugal (2004, 2005)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1995 Professional debut for Perugia
- 2006 Won FIFA World Cup with AC Milan
- 2004 Won Serie A with AC Milan
- 2007 Reached the peak of his powers at AC Milan
- 2013 Retired after a final spell at Sion
- Finished his career with 25 goals in 550 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 25 goals in 550 appearances and 5 major honours.
- 1994 Professional debut for Benfica
- 1994 Won Primeira Liga with Benfica
- 2004 Won Taça de Portugal with Benfica
- 2004 Reached the peak of his powers at Benfica
- 2013 Retired after a final spell at Braga
- Finished his career with 190 goals in 600 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 190 goals in 600 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
On balance Gennaro Gattuso edges the comparison. The margin is a narrow margin, decided mostly by a stronger all-round attribute profile.
Gennaro Gattuso edges it (a narrow margin)
