Robin van Persie vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Striker, Netherlands (born 1983, retired 2019) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
There is something timeless about weighing Robin van Persie against Fernando Redondo. Trophies, more than goals, are how most supporters ultimately remember a career. By the end Robin van Persie had 322 goals from 694 caps and club outings; Fernando Redondo had 30 from 450. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Robin van Persie is listed at 0 and Fernando Redondo at 60 where figures survive. The honours ledger favours Robin van Persie with 9 major trophies (1× Premier League (2013)) against Fernando Redondo's 5 (2× La Liga (1995, 1997)). Robin van Persie built his medal haul through years of explosive consistency, while Fernando Redondo won his with silky bursts of brilliance. Their routes to the top were distinct: Robin van Persie built his reputation across Feyenoord, Arsenal, Manchester United, Fenerbahçe, peaking around 2012, while Fernando Redondo reached his defining level around 1998 after spells with Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan. Picking between them says as much about the picker as the players.
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Player profiles
Robin van Persie is a Dutch football coach and former professional footballer. He last served as the head coach of Eredivisie club Feyenoord. He is regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation and was known for his technique, ball control, and vision.
“A left-footed artist whose volleys, movement and aerial technique made difficult finishes routine.”
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× Premier League (2013)
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2004 Established himself at Feyenoord
- 2008 Reached his defining peak
- 2012 Delivered a landmark season
- 2019 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
On balance Robin van Persie edges the comparison. The margin is a clear margin, decided mostly by a sharper goalscoring record.
Robin van Persie edges it (a clear margin)
