Arjen Robben vs David Trezeguet: Stats Compared
Right Winger, Netherlands (born 1984, retired 2019) · Striker, France (born 1977, retired 2013)
Ask any fan to rank Arjen Robben above or below David Trezeguet and you will get a passionate answer. Style separates them as much as statistics: two players, two unmistakable signatures. By the end Arjen Robben had 246 goals from 614 caps and club outings; David Trezeguet had 260 from 620. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Arjen Robben is listed at 0 and David Trezeguet at 60 where figures survive. Trophy counts give Arjen Robben 9 and David Trezeguet 5, with 1× UEFA Champions League (2013) and 1× FIFA World Cup (1998) the standout honours respectively. Arjen Robben played with a predatory that made him unmistakable; David Trezeguet brought a predatory that was equally his own. The wider career context matters too: Arjen Robben peaked around 2013 after representing PSV, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Groningen, while David Trezeguet's defining level came around 2000 across Monaco, Juventus, Hércules CF, Baniyas, River Plate. 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.”
The scorer of the golden-goal winner in the Euro 2000 final, Trezeguet was Juventus's record signing and one of the deadliest strikers of his generation.
“A powerful, clinical striker with an excellent aerial game and a ferocious shot from inside the box.”
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)
- 1× FIFA World Cup (1998)
- 1× UEFA European Championship (2000)
- 1× Ligue 1 (2000)
- 2× Serie A (2002, 2003)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2005 Established himself at PSV
- 2009 Reached his defining peak
- 2013 Delivered a landmark season
- 2019 Retired from professional football
- 1995 Professional debut for Monaco
- 1998 Won FIFA World Cup with Monaco
- 2002 Won Serie A with Juventus
- 2000 Reached the peak of his powers at Monaco
- 2013 Retired after a final spell at River Plate
- Finished his career with 260 goals in 620 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 260 goals in 620 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
Reasonable people will disagree, but Arjen Robben wins out by a clear margin on the weight of a weightier trophy cabinet.
Arjen Robben edges it (a clear margin)
