Miroslav Klose vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Striker, Germany (born 1978, retired 2016) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
Miroslav Klose versus Fernando Redondo is a clash of two unmistakable footballing identities. Greatness, in the end, is about who you inspired, and both left a footprint far beyond their own careers. On production alone, Miroslav Klose posted 318 goals across 705 appearances while Fernando Redondo managed 30 across 450. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Miroslav Klose is listed at 0 and Fernando Redondo at 60 where figures survive. The honours ledger favours Miroslav Klose with 7 major trophies (1× FIFA World Cup (2014)) against Fernando Redondo's 5 (2× La Liga (1995, 1997)). History will file Miroslav Klose under predatory greatness and Fernando Redondo under silky greatness — different shelves, same temple. Context beyond the headline totals is important: Miroslav Klose's landmark level arrived around 2014 with a career spanning Kaiserslautern, Werder Bremen, Bayern Munich, Lazio; Fernando Redondo's came around 1998 across Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan. Greatness, in cases like this, is rarely a zero-sum affair.
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Player profiles
All-time FIFA World Cup top scorer with 16 goals; Germany's all-time leading goalscorer with 71 international goals.
“A selfless striker and aerial specialist whose consistency made him a World Cup great.”
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× FIFA World Cup (2014)
- 2× Bundesliga (2008, 2010)
- 3× DFB-Pokal (2005, 2008, 2010)
- 1× Coppa Italia (2013)
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2000 Kaiserslautern debut
- 2002 World Cup debut, scored five headed goals
- 2007 Joined Bayern Munich
- 2011 Joined Lazio, won over fans with relentless work rate
- 2014 World Cup winner, became the all-time World Cup top scorer (16 goals)
- 2016 Retired at Lazio
- 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
Weighing production against honours, Miroslav Klose takes the verdict — a narrow margin, driven by a sharper goalscoring record.
Miroslav Klose edges it (a narrow margin)
