Ruud Gullit vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Forward / Midfielder, Netherlands (born 1962, retired 1998) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
Ruud Gullit against Fernando Redondo is the kind of comparison that fuels pub arguments for hours. Their jobs on the pitch were not the same, yet both redefined what their role could be. Ruud Gullit finishes with 230 career goals from 600 games — a 0.38 strike rate — against Fernando Redondo's 30 from 450 at 0.07 per match. In chance creation, Ruud Gullit tallied 100 assists to Fernando Redondo's 60. The honours ledger favours Ruud Gullit with 7 major trophies (1× UEFA European Championship (1988)) against Fernando Redondo's 5 (2× La Liga (1995, 1997)). The forward / midfielder duties of Ruud Gullit leaned predatory; the defensive midfielder responsibilities of Fernando Redondo leaned incisive. Context beyond the headline totals is important: Ruud Gullit's landmark level arrived around 1988 with a career spanning HFC Haarlem, Feyenoord, PSV Eindhoven, AC Milan, Sampdoria, AC Milan, Chelsea; Fernando Redondo's came around 1998 across Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
The dreadlocked 1987 Ballon d'Or winner, Gullit captained the Netherlands to their only major title at Euro 1988 and formed part of AC Milan's all-conquering 'Dutch trio'.
“A powerful, technically brilliant all-rounder equally dangerous as a target man, playmaker, or even at centre-back.”
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× UEFA European Championship (1988)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1989, 1990)
- 3× Serie A (1988, 1992, 1993)
- 1× FA Cup (1997)
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1979 Professional debut for HFC Haarlem
- 1988 Won UEFA European Championship with AC Milan
- 1997 Won FA Cup with Chelsea
- 1988 Reached the peak of his powers at AC Milan
- 1998 Retired after a final spell at Chelsea
- Finished his career with 230 goals in 600 appearances and 7 major honours. Finished his career with 230 goals in 600 appearances and 7 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
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Ruud Gullit takes it by a clear margin.
Ruud Gullit edges it (a clear margin)
