Fernando Redondo vs Teófilo Cubillas: Stats Compared
Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004) · Attacking Midfielder, Peru (born 1949, retired 1989)
Line up Fernando Redondo next to Teófilo Cubillas and the contrasts come quickly. Comparing across positions is never straightforward, and these two asked different questions of opponents. Fernando Redondo finishes with 30 career goals from 450 games — a 0.07 strike rate — against Teófilo Cubillas's 220 from 500 at 0.44 per match. Assists were not reliably tracked for much of their careers, which makes the playmaking comparison an imperfect one; where records exist, Fernando Redondo is credited with 60 and Teófilo Cubillas with 0. In major honours Fernando Redondo collected 5 — headlined by 2× La Liga (1995, 1997) — whereas Teófilo Cubillas amassed 4, led by 4× Peruvian Primera División (1967, 1969, 1970, 1978). As a defensive midfielder Fernando Redondo bent the role to a orchestrating template; as a attacking midfielder, Teófilo Cubillas redefined it with intelligent authority. Their routes to the top were distinct: Fernando Redondo built his reputation across Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan, peaking around 1998, while Teófilo Cubillas reached his defining level around 1978 after spells with Alianza Lima, FC Basel, Alianza Lima, FC Porto, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, Alianza Lima. Arguments will run and run, which is exactly why the matchup endures.
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Player profiles
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.”
Peru's greatest ever player, Cubillas remains the only man to score five goals across two separate World Cups, inspiring Peru's celebrated 1978 side.
“A quick, two-footed attacking midfielder renowned for a ferocious long-range shot and clever dribbling in tight spaces.”
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
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
- 4× Peruvian Primera División (1967, 1969, 1970, 1978)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 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.
- 1966 Professional debut for Alianza Lima
- 1967 Won Peruvian Primera División with Alianza Lima
- 1978 Reached the peak of his powers at Alianza Lima
- 1989 Retired after a final spell at Alianza Lima
- Finished his career with 220 goals in 500 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 220 goals in 500 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Fernando Redondo takes it by a clear margin.
Fernando Redondo edges it (a clear margin)
