Clarence Seedorf vs Cuauhtémoc Blanco: Stats Compared
Central Midfielder, Netherlands (born 1976, retired 2014) · Forward, Mexico (born 1973, retired 2014)
Set Clarence Seedorf alongside Cuauhtémoc Blanco and the numbers start an argument of their own. Legacy is the only real measure that outlives the numbers, and both have staked towering claims. The raw numbers read 146 goals in 957 outings for Clarence Seedorf (0.15/game), versus 250 in 700 for Cuauhtémoc Blanco (0.36/game). Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Clarence Seedorf is listed at 0 and Cuauhtémoc Blanco at 100 where figures survive. The honours ledger favours Clarence Seedorf with 9 major trophies (4× UEFA Champions League (1995, 1998, 2003, 2007)) against Cuauhtémoc Blanco's 4 (3× Liga MX (1992, 2002, 2005)). Their legacies diverge in texture: Clarence Seedorf is remembered as silky, Cuauhtémoc Blanco as explosive. Their routes to the top were distinct: Clarence Seedorf built his reputation across Ajax, Sampdoria, Real Madrid, Inter, Milan, peaking around 2003, while Cuauhtémoc Blanco reached his defining level around 1998 after spells with América, Chicago Fire, Puebla FC. Each, in his own way, set a standard the other is measured against.
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Player profiles
Clarence Clyde Seedorf (born 1 April 1976) is a Dutch former professional football manager and player. He is one of the most successful players in UEFA Champions League history, and the only player to win the competition with three clubs. He lifted the trophy with Ajax in 1995, Real Madrid in 1998, and AC Milan in 2003 and 2007.
“A powerful, composed midfielder who could carry, combine and decide games from range.”
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
- 4× UEFA Champions League (1995, 1998, 2003, 2007)
- 3× Liga MX (1992, 2002, 2005)
- 1× CONCACAF Champions' Cup (1992)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1995 Established himself at Ajax
- 1999 Reached his defining peak
- 2003 Delivered a landmark season
- 2014 Retired from professional football
- 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
The numbers give Clarence Seedorf the lead — a decisive margin, courtesy of a weightier trophy cabinet.
Clarence Seedorf edges it (a decisive margin)
