Kevin Keegan vs Cuauhtémoc Blanco: Stats Compared
Forward, England (born 1951, retired 1984) · Forward, Mexico (born 1973, retired 2014)
Kevin Keegan versus Cuauhtémoc Blanco is a clash of two unmistakable footballing identities. Era matters in any comparison, and these two peaked under very different footballing conditions. Career output puts Kevin Keegan at 240 goals in 700 games, with Cuauhtémoc Blanco at 250 in 700. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Kevin Keegan is listed at 0 and Cuauhtémoc Blanco at 100 where figures survive. Trophy counts give Kevin Keegan 6 and Cuauhtémoc Blanco 4, with 1× European Cup (1977) and 3× Liga MX (1992, 2002, 2005) the standout honours respectively. Kevin Keegan belonged to the 1970s, dominating with a clinical quality; Cuauhtémoc Blanco rose in the 1990s with a clinical edge. Context beyond the headline totals is important: Kevin Keegan's landmark level arrived around 1978 with a career spanning Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburger SV, Southampton, Newcastle United; Cuauhtémoc Blanco's came around 1998 across América, Chicago Fire, Puebla FC. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
A two-time Ballon d'Or winner, Keegan was English football's first true superstar of the television era, winning the European Cup with Liverpool before dazzling in the Bundesliga.
“An energetic, tirelessly hard-running forward whose enthusiasm and clever movement made him far more effective than his modest frame suggested.”
A flamboyant Mexican playmaker famed for inventing the 'Cuauhtemiña' skill move, Blanco starred at three World Cups across a 20-year career.
“A stocky, combative forward with outrageous flair, best remembered for hopping the ball between two defenders in a signature dribble.”
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× European Cup (1977)
- 3× English First Division (1973, 1976, 1977)
- 2× UEFA Cup (1973, 1976)
- 3× Liga MX (1992, 2002, 2005)
- 1× CONCACAF Champions' Cup (1992)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1968 Professional debut for Scunthorpe United
- 1977 Won European Cup with Liverpool
- 1973 Won UEFA Cup with Liverpool
- 1978 Reached the peak of his powers at Hamburger SV
- 1984 Retired after a final spell at Newcastle United
- Finished his career with 240 goals in 700 appearances and 6 major honours. Finished his career with 240 goals in 700 appearances and 6 major honours.
- 1992 Professional debut for América
- 1992 Won Liga MX with América
- 1992 Won CONCACAF Champions' Cup with América
- 1998 Reached the peak of his powers at América
- 2014 Retired after a final spell at Puebla FC
- Finished his career with 250 goals in 700 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 250 goals in 700 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
Weighing production, silverware and profile, the two finish within a whisker of each other. Call it a respectful draw — greatness of this calibre resists a single winner.
Too close to call — a respectful draw
