Fernando Redondo vs Nuno Gomes: Stats Compared
Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004) · Striker, Portugal (born 1976, retired 2013)
Fernando Redondo and Nuno Gomes represent two answers to the same question: how do you define a great? Silverware is the currency of legacy, and both players filled cabinets that few can rival. Career output puts Fernando Redondo at 30 goals in 450 games, with Nuno Gomes at 190 in 600. The assist columns read 60 for Fernando Redondo and 30 for Nuno Gomes where the record exists. Fernando Redondo departs the game with 5 major pieces of silverware, including 2× La Liga (1995, 1997); Nuno Gomes with 5, including 3× Primeira Liga (1994, 2005, 2010). One lifted trophies through incisive reliability, the other through clinical moments that decided finals. Club journeys add another layer, with Fernando Redondo reaching his representative peak around 1998 across Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan and Nuno Gomes doing so around 2004 with Benfica, Fiorentina, Benfica, Braga. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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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.”
Portugal's talismanic striker through two major tournaments, Nuno Gomes was Benfica's record European Championship top scorer and a beloved figure in Portuguese football.
“A sharp, hard-working striker whose movement and finishing made him a reliable source of goals across two decades.”
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)
- 3× Primeira Liga (1994, 2005, 2010)
- 2× Taça de Portugal (2004, 2005)
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.
- 1994 Professional debut for Benfica
- 1994 Won Primeira Liga with Benfica
- 2004 Won Taça de Portugal with Benfica
- 2004 Reached the peak of his powers at Benfica
- 2013 Retired after a final spell at Braga
- Finished his career with 190 goals in 600 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 190 goals in 600 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
If forced to pick, Fernando Redondo is the choice: a clear margin, with a stronger all-round attribute profile the deciding factor.
Fernando Redondo edges it (a clear margin)
