Bobby Moore vs Raymond Kopa: Stats Compared
Centre-Back, England (born 1941, retired 1978) · Forward, France (born 1931, retired 1967)
Ask any fan to rank Bobby Moore above or below Raymond Kopa and you will get a passionate answer. Trophies, more than goals, are how most supporters ultimately remember a career. On production alone, Bobby Moore posted 27 goals across 650 appearances while Raymond Kopa managed 150 across 450. Reliable assist tallies simply do not exist for large stretches of their careers, leaving creativity to the eye rather than the spreadsheet. In major honours Bobby Moore collected 3 — headlined by 1× FIFA World Cup (1966) — whereas Raymond Kopa amassed 5, led by 3× European Cup (1957, 1958, 1959). Bobby Moore built his medal haul through years of commanding consistency, while Raymond Kopa won his with flair-driven bursts of brilliance. Context beyond the headline totals is important: Bobby Moore's landmark level arrived around 1966 with a career spanning West Ham United, Fulham, San Antonio Thunder; Raymond Kopa's came around 1958 across Angers, Reims, Real Madrid, Reims. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
England's World Cup-winning captain in 1966 and widely regarded as one of the finest defenders in history, Moore was renowned for his flawless reading of the game and composure on the ball.
“A composed, immaculately positioned centre-back whose anticipation and tackling timing made pace almost irrelevant.”
France's first football superstar and 1958 Ballon d'Or winner, Kopa won three straight European Cups alongside Di Stéfano at Real Madrid before returning to lead Reims.
“A diminutive, dazzling dribbler and creator whose vision and close control made him the conductor of every attack he played in.”
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 (1966)
- 1× FA Cup (1964)
- 1× UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1965)
- 3× European Cup (1957, 1958, 1959)
- 2× Ligue 1 (1953, 1960)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1958 Professional debut for West Ham United
- 1966 Won FIFA World Cup with West Ham United
- 1965 Won UEFA Cup Winners' Cup with West Ham United
- 1966 Reached the peak of his powers at West Ham United
- 1978 Retired after a final spell at San Antonio Thunder
- Finished his career with 27 goals in 650 appearances and 3 major honours. Finished his career with 27 goals in 650 appearances and 3 major honours.
- 1949 Professional debut for Angers
- 1957 Won European Cup with Real Madrid
- 1953 Won Ligue 1 with Reims
- 1958 Reached the peak of his powers at Real Madrid
- 1967 Retired after a final spell at Reims
- Finished his career with 150 goals in 450 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 150 goals in 450 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
On balance Bobby Moore edges the comparison. The margin is a narrow margin, decided mostly by remarkable longevity.
Bobby Moore edges it (a narrow margin)
