Peter Schmeichel vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Goalkeeper, Denmark (born 1963, retired 2003) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
Peter Schmeichel versus Fernando Redondo is a clash of two unmistakable footballing identities. Different decades shaped different demands, and both adapted to theirs brilliantly. Career output puts Peter Schmeichel at 0 goals in 816 games, with Fernando Redondo at 30 in 450. Assists were not reliably tracked for much of their careers, which makes the playmaking comparison an imperfect one; where records exist, Peter Schmeichel is credited with 0 and Fernando Redondo with 60. In major honours Peter Schmeichel collected 9 — headlined by 1× UEFA Champions League (1999) — whereas Fernando Redondo amassed 5, led by 2× La Liga (1995, 1997). Peter Schmeichel belonged to the 1990s, dominating with a sweeper-keen quality; Fernando Redondo rose in the 1990s with a silky edge. Context beyond the headline totals is important: Peter Schmeichel's landmark level arrived around 1999 with a career spanning Brøndby, Manchester United, Sporting CP, Aston Villa; Fernando Redondo's came around 1998 across Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan. Picking between them says as much about the picker as the players.
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Player profiles
Peter Bolesław Schmeichel (born 18 November 1963) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. During eight seasons at English club Manchester United, he won 15 trophies including five Premier League titles, three FA Cups, and captaining the club to victory in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final to complete the treble. Schmeichel also played for the Denmark national team, with which he won the UEFA European Championship in 1992.
“A huge presence whose reflexes, command and distribution set a new goalkeeping standard.”
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 (1999)
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1991 Established himself at Brøndby
- 1995 Reached his defining peak
- 1999 Delivered a landmark season
- 2003 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
If forced to pick, Fernando Redondo is the choice: a narrow margin, with superior creative output the deciding factor.
Fernando Redondo edges it (a narrow margin)
