Davor Šuker vs Teófilo Cubillas: Stats Compared
Striker, Croatia (born 1968, retired 2003) · Attacking Midfielder, Peru (born 1949, retired 1989)
There is something timeless about weighing Davor Šuker against Teófilo Cubillas. Strip away the highlights and the medal count tells its own story for each man. The raw numbers read 273 goals in 526 outings for Davor Šuker (0.52/game), versus 220 in 500 for Teófilo Cubillas (0.44/game). Assists were never formally recorded across most of their eras, so the playmaking dimension has to be judged on reputation and highlights rather than hard totals. The honours ledger favours Davor Šuker with 8 major trophies (1× UEFA Champions League (1998)) against Teófilo Cubillas's 4 (4× Peruvian Primera División (1967, 1969, 1970, 1978)). Davor Šuker built his medal haul through years of mercurial consistency, while Teófilo Cubillas won his with silky bursts of brilliance. Their routes to the top were distinct: Davor Šuker built his reputation across Osijek, Sevilla, Real Madrid, Arsenal, West Ham, peaking around 1998, while Teófilo Cubillas reached his defining level around 1978 after spells with Alianza Lima, FC Basel, Alianza Lima, FC Porto, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, Alianza Lima. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
Davor Šuker is a Croatian football administrator and former professional player who played as a striker. He served as the president of the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) from 2012 to 2021. Šuker is generally regarded as the greatest Croatian striker of all time with a record 45 goals in 68 matches.
“A left-footed finisher with delicate touch, clever movement and a taste for spectacular goals.”
Peru's greatest ever player, Cubillas remains the only man to score five goals across two separate World Cups, inspiring Peru's celebrated 1978 side.
“A quick, two-footed attacking midfielder renowned for a ferocious long-range shot and clever dribbling in tight spaces.”
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 (1998)
- 4× Peruvian Primera División (1967, 1969, 1970, 1978)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1990 Established himself at Osijek
- 1994 Reached his defining peak
- 1998 Delivered a landmark season
- 2003 Retired from professional football
- 1966 Professional debut for Alianza Lima
- 1967 Won Peruvian Primera División with Alianza Lima
- 1978 Reached the peak of his powers at Alianza Lima
- 1989 Retired after a final spell at Alianza Lima
- Finished his career with 220 goals in 500 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 220 goals in 500 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Davor Šuker takes it by a clear margin.
Davor Šuker edges it (a clear margin)
