Jorge Campos vs David Luiz: Stats Compared
Goalkeeper, Mexico (born 1966, retired 2004) · Centre-Back, Brazil (born 1987, retired 2023)
The Jorge Campos–David Luiz comparison is one of those fixtures of footballing folklore. Honours are what separate great players from trophy-laden legends, and both qualify. By the end Jorge Campos had 40 goals from 686 caps and club outings; David Luiz had 35 from 650. Assists were not reliably tracked for much of their careers, which makes the playmaking comparison an imperfect one; where records exist, Jorge Campos is credited with 0 and David Luiz with 25. Jorge Campos departs the game with 8 major pieces of silverware, including 1× Mexican Primera División; David Luiz with 6, including 1× UEFA Champions League (2012). Jorge Campos built his medal haul through years of authoritative consistency, while David Luiz won his with elegant bursts of brilliance. Their routes to the top were distinct: Jorge Campos built his reputation across Pumas UNAM, Atlante, Cruz Azul, peaking around 1991, while David Luiz reached his defining level around 2013 after spells with Vitória, Benfica, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Arsenal, Flamengo. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
Jorge Campos Navarrete (born 15 October 1966) is a Mexican professional football coach and player who plays as a goalkeeper for Tercera Federación – Group 7 club México FC. A notable player of Mexico in the 1990s and early 2000s, Campos was an eccentric player, known for his constant play outside the penalty area – often functioning as a sweeper-keeper, as well as his acrobatic, risky, and flamboyant style of goalkeeping, and his colourful playing attire. His main strengths as a goalkeeper were his leaping ability, athleticism, and speed when rushing off his line, as well as his ability to organize his defense, which enabled him to overcome his short stature.
“A fearless, undersized goalkeeper who compensated with spring, bravery and unusual footwork.”
An eccentric, unpredictable Brazilian centre-back famed for his wild hairstyles and thunderous free-kicks, David Luiz won trophies across three major European leagues.
“An unorthodox, high-risk centre-back who combined bold attacking instincts and a huge shot with occasionally erratic positioning.”
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× Mexican Primera División
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2012)
- 2× UEFA Europa League (2013, 2019)
- 2× Premier League (2015, 2017)
- 1× FA Cup (2018)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1983 Established himself at Pumas UNAM
- 1987 Reached his defining peak
- 1991 Delivered a landmark season
- 2004 Retired from professional football
- 2006 Professional debut for Vitória
- 2012 Won UEFA Champions League with Chelsea
- 2018 Won FA Cup with Chelsea
- 2013 Reached the peak of his powers at Chelsea
- 2023 Retired after a final spell at Flamengo
- Finished his career with 35 goals in 650 appearances and 6 major honours. Finished his career with 35 goals in 650 appearances and 6 major honours.
The verdict
Weighing production against honours, David Luiz takes the verdict — a narrow margin, driven by a stronger all-round attribute profile.
David Luiz edges it (a narrow margin)
