Arjen Robben vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Right Winger, Netherlands (born 1984, retired 2019) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
Arjen Robben against Fernando Redondo is the kind of comparison that fuels pub arguments for hours. Silverware is the currency of legacy, and both players filled cabinets that few can rival. Across his senior career Arjen Robben notched 246 goals in 614 appearances (0.40 per game), while Fernando Redondo recorded 30 in 450 (0.07 per game). Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Arjen Robben is listed at 0 and Fernando Redondo at 60 where figures survive. In major honours Arjen Robben collected 9 — headlined by 1× UEFA Champions League (2013) — whereas Fernando Redondo amassed 5, led by 2× La Liga (1995, 1997). One lifted trophies through clinical reliability, the other through creative moments that decided finals. The wider career context matters too: Arjen Robben peaked around 2013 after representing PSV, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Groningen, while Fernando Redondo's defining level came around 1998 across Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
Arjen Robben is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a winger. Known for his dribbling skills, speed, and long-range shots, he is regarded as one of the best players of his generation and one of the greatest wingers of all time. He ranks second for the all-time Dutch top goalscorers (32) in the UEFA Champions League and is the all-time Dutch top assist provider (19) in the competition.
“A devastating inverted winger whose cut inside and left-foot finish became a signature.”
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.”
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× UEFA Champions League (2013)
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2005 Established himself at PSV
- 2009 Reached his defining peak
- 2013 Delivered a landmark season
- 2019 Retired from professional football
- 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.
The verdict
Weighing production, silverware and profile, the two finish within a whisker of each other. Call it a respectful draw — greatness of this calibre resists a single winner.
Too close to call — a respectful draw
