Bobby Moore vs Predrag Mijatović: Stats Compared
Centre-Back, England (born 1941, retired 1978) · Striker, Yugoslavia (born 1969, retired 2004)
When Bobby Moore and Predrag Mijatović are mentioned in the same breath, opinions rarely stay quiet. Their jobs on the pitch were not the same, yet both redefined what their role could be. Across his senior career Bobby Moore notched 27 goals in 650 appearances (0.04 per game), while Predrag Mijatović recorded 210 in 500 (0.42 per game). Assists were not reliably tracked for much of their careers, which makes the playmaking comparison an imperfect one; where records exist, Bobby Moore is credited with 0 and Predrag Mijatović with 30. In major honours Bobby Moore collected 3 — headlined by 1× FIFA World Cup (1966) — whereas Predrag Mijatović amassed 2, led by 1× UEFA Champions League (1998). The centre-back duties of Bobby Moore leaned resolute; the striker responsibilities of Predrag Mijatović leaned flair-driven. 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; Predrag Mijatović's came around 1998 across Budućnost Podgorica, Partizan, Valencia CF, Real Madrid, Fiorentina, Levante. 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.”
Mijatović's decisive winning goal in the 1998 Champions League final ended Real Madrid's 32-year wait for the European Cup and remains one of the club's most iconic moments.
“A clever, mobile striker whose intelligent runs in behind and composed finishing produced goals in the biggest moments.”
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)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (1998)
- 1× La Liga (1997)
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.
- 1986 Professional debut for Budućnost Podgorica
- 1998 Won UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid
- 1997 Won La Liga with Real Madrid
- 1998 Reached the peak of his powers at Real Madrid
- 2004 Retired after a final spell at Levante
- Finished his career with 210 goals in 500 appearances and 2 major honours. Finished his career with 210 goals in 500 appearances and 2 major honours.
The verdict
If forced to pick, Bobby Moore is the choice: a narrow margin, with remarkable longevity the deciding factor.
Bobby Moore edges it (a narrow margin)
