Franck Ribéry vs Wesley Sneijder: Stats Compared
Winger, France (born 1983, retired 2022) · Attacking Midfielder, Netherlands (born 1984, retired 2019)
When Franck Ribéry and Wesley Sneijder are mentioned in the same breath, opinions rarely stay quiet. Reputations harden into legacies, and few careers cast longer shadows than these two. Franck Ribéry finishes with 220 career goals from 800 games — a 0.28 strike rate — against Wesley Sneijder's 152 from 573 at 0.27 per match. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Franck Ribéry is listed at 250 and Wesley Sneijder at 0 where figures survive. In major honours Franck Ribéry collected 16 — headlined by 9× Bundesliga (2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) — whereas Wesley Sneijder amassed 8, led by 1× UEFA Champions League (2010). History will file Franck Ribéry under predatory greatness and Wesley Sneijder under orchestrating greatness — different shelves, same temple. The wider career context matters too: Franck Ribéry peaked around 2013 after representing Boulogne, Metz, Galatasaray, Marseille, Bayern Munich, Fiorentina, Salernitana, while Wesley Sneijder's defining level came around 2010 across Ajax, Real Madrid, Inter, Galatasaray. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
One of the greatest wingers never to win the Ballon d'Or, Ribéry was the explosive creative force behind Bayern Munich's treble-winning 2013 campaign.
“An explosive, unpredictable dribbler whose acceleration and close control made him one of the most feared wide players in Europe for over a decade.”
Wesley Sneijder is a Dutch former professional footballer. Noted for his playmaking ability, he was considered one of the best midfielders in the world during his prime. A product of the Ajax Youth Academy, Sneijder started his professional career playing for Ajax, with whom he won four trophies and was awarded the Johan Cruyff Trophy in 2004.
“A sharp, two-footed creator who could unlock a defence or score from 25 yards.”
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
- 9× Bundesliga (2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2013)
- 6× DFB-Pokal (2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2010)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2000 Professional debut for Boulogne
- 2008 Won Bundesliga with Bayern Munich
- 2010 Won DFB-Pokal with Bayern Munich
- 2013 Reached the peak of his powers at Bayern Munich
- 2022 Retired after a final spell at Salernitana
- Finished his career with 220 goals in 800 appearances and 16 major honours. Finished his career with 220 goals in 800 appearances and 16 major honours.
- 2002 Established himself at Ajax
- 2006 Reached his defining peak
- 2010 Delivered a landmark season
- 2019 Retired from professional football
The verdict
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Franck Ribéry takes it by a clear margin.
Franck Ribéry edges it (a clear margin)
