Paul Scholes vs Cuauhtémoc Blanco: Stats Compared
Central Midfielder, England (born 1974, retired 2013) · Forward, Mexico (born 1973, retired 2014)
Ask any fan to rank Paul Scholes above or below Cuauhtémoc Blanco and you will get a passionate answer. Different decades shaped different demands, and both adapted to theirs brilliantly. The raw numbers read 169 goals in 784 outings for Paul Scholes (0.22/game), versus 250 in 700 for Cuauhtémoc Blanco (0.36/game). The assist columns read 75 for Paul Scholes and 100 for Cuauhtémoc Blanco where the record exists. Paul Scholes departs the game with 17 major pieces of silverware, including 2× UEFA Champions League (1999, 2008); Cuauhtémoc Blanco with 4, including 3× Liga MX (1992, 2002, 2005). Paul Scholes belonged to the turn of the millennium, dominating with a intelligent quality; Cuauhtémoc Blanco rose in the 1990s with a mercurial edge. Their routes to the top were distinct: Paul Scholes built his reputation across Manchester United, peaking around 2008, while Cuauhtémoc Blanco reached his defining level around 1998 after spells with América, Chicago Fire, Puebla FC. Whichever side you land on, both belong in any conversation about the finest of their generation.
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Player profiles
Manchester United midfielder renowned for his passing range and vision; two-time Champions League winner.
“A short-sighted, single-touch midfielder whose passing range was unmatched in his generation.”
A flamboyant Mexican playmaker famed for inventing the 'Cuauhtemiña' skill move, Blanco starred at three World Cups across a 20-year career.
“A stocky, combative forward with outrageous flair, best remembered for hopping the ball between two defenders in a signature dribble.”
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× UEFA Champions League (1999, 2008)
- 11× Premier League
- 3× FA Cup (1996, 1999, 2004)
- 1× FIFA Club World Cup (2008)
- 3× Liga MX (1992, 2002, 2005)
- 1× CONCACAF Champions' Cup (1992)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1994 Manchester United debut
- 1996 First Premier League title
- 1999 Treble winner with Manchester United
- 2003 Briefly retired from England duty
- 2008 Second Champions League winner
- 2011 Came out of retirement to help Manchester United
- 2013 Retired for good at Manchester United
- 1992 Professional debut for América
- 1992 Won Liga MX with América
- 1992 Won CONCACAF Champions' Cup with América
- 1998 Reached the peak of his powers at América
- 2014 Retired after a final spell at Puebla FC
- Finished his career with 250 goals in 700 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 250 goals in 700 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Paul Scholes takes it by a decisive margin.
Paul Scholes edges it (a decisive margin)
