Diego Maradona vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Forward / Playmaker, Argentina (born 1960, retired 1997) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
Diego Maradona against Fernando Redondo is the kind of comparison that fuels pub arguments for hours. Comparing across positions is never straightforward, and these two asked different questions of opponents. On production alone, Diego Maradona posted 293 goals across 582 appearances while Fernando Redondo managed 30 across 450. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Diego Maradona is listed at 0 and Fernando Redondo at 60 where figures survive. Diego Maradona departs the game with 6 major pieces of silverware, including 1× FIFA World Cup (1986); Fernando Redondo with 5, including 2× La Liga (1995, 1997). The forward / playmaker duties of Diego Maradona leaned explosive; the defensive midfielder responsibilities of Fernando Redondo leaned orchestrating. Context beyond the headline totals is important: Diego Maradona's landmark level arrived around 1986 with a career spanning Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla, Newell's Old Boys; Fernando Redondo's came around 1998 across Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan. Whichever side you land on, both belong in any conversation about the finest of their generation.
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Player profiles
Argentine legend who almost single-handedly led Argentina to the 1986 World Cup and transformed Napoli into Italian and European contenders.
“A low-centre-of-gravity left-footed genius whose dribbling and playmaking carried teams single-handedly.”
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 (1986)
- 1× UEFA Cup (1989)
- 2× Serie A (1987, 1990)
- 1× Copa Italia (1987)
- 1× Argentine Primera División (1981)
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1976 Argentinos Juniors debut ten days before his 16th birthday
- 1981 Joined Boca Juniors and won the Argentine league
- 1982 World-record transfer to Barcelona
- 1984 Signed for Napoli for another world-record fee
- 1987 Led Napoli to their first ever Serie A title
- 1990 Captained Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup final
- 1997 Played his final professional matches at Boca Juniors
- 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
On balance Diego Maradona edges the comparison. The margin is a clear margin, decided mostly by a sharper goalscoring record.
Diego Maradona edges it (a clear margin)
