Frank Lampard vs Carlos Tevez: Stats Compared
Central Midfielder, England (born 1978, retired 2017) · Striker, Argentina (born 1984, retired 2021)
There is something timeless about weighing Frank Lampard against Carlos Tevez. Strip away the highlights and the medal count tells its own story for each man. Career output puts Frank Lampard at 303 goals in 980 games, with Carlos Tevez at 280 in 700. In chance creation, Frank Lampard tallied 149 assists to Carlos Tevez's 90. The honours ledger favours Frank Lampard with 10 major trophies (1× UEFA Champions League (2012)) against Carlos Tevez's 5 (1× Premier League (2012)). Frank Lampard built his medal haul through years of incisive consistency, while Carlos Tevez won his with predatory bursts of brilliance. Club journeys add another layer, with Frank Lampard reaching his representative peak around 2005 across West Ham, Chelsea, Manchester City, New York City FC and Carlos Tevez doing so around 2011 with Boca Juniors, Corinthians, West Ham United, Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus, Boca Juniors, Shanghai Shenhua, Boca Juniors. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
Chelsea's all-time top scorer with 211 goals; Champions League winner in 2012 and three-time Premier League champion.
“A tireless attacking midfielder with a ruthless eye for goal whose late runs became his trademark.”
A tenacious, street-smart Argentine striker known as 'El Apache', beloved for his relentless work rate and hunger for goals.
“A combative, low-centre-of-gravity forward who pressed relentlessly and thrived on scrappy, instinctive finishes.”
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 Champions League (2012)
- 1× UEFA Europa League (2013)
- 3× Premier League (2005, 2006, 2010)
- 4× FA Cup (2007, 2009, 2010, 2012)
- 1× UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1998)
- 1× Premier League (2012)
- 2× Serie A (2014, 2015)
- 1× Copa Libertadores (2003)
- 1× Argentine Primera División (2003)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1995 West Ham debut
- 1997 England debut
- 2001 Joined Chelsea for £11m
- 2005 First Premier League title with Chelsea
- 2012 Won the Champions League with Chelsea
- 2013 Left Chelsea as the club's all-time top scorer
- 2017 Retired at New York City FC
- 2001 Professional debut for Boca Juniors
- 2012 Won Premier League with Manchester City
- 2003 Won Argentine Primera División with Boca Juniors
- 2011 Reached the peak of his powers at Manchester City
- 2021 Retired after a final spell at Boca Juniors
- Finished his career with 280 goals in 700 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 280 goals in 700 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
Reasonable people will disagree, but Frank Lampard wins out by a decisive margin on the weight of a weightier trophy cabinet.
Frank Lampard edges it (a decisive margin)
