George Weah vs Dunga: Stats Compared
Striker, Liberia (born 1966, retired 2003) · Defensive Midfielder, Brazil (born 1963, retired 1998)
Line up George Weah next to Dunga and the contrasts come quickly. Their jobs on the pitch were not the same, yet both redefined what their role could be. The raw numbers read 230 goals in 460 outings for George Weah (0.50/game), versus 60 in 687 for Dunga (0.09/game). Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — George Weah is listed at 60 and Dunga at 0 where figures survive. In major honours George Weah collected 3 — headlined by 2× Serie A (1996, 1999) — whereas Dunga amassed 8, led by 1× FIFA World Cup (1994). The striker duties of George Weah leaned explosive; the defensive midfielder responsibilities of Dunga leaned orchestrating. Context beyond the headline totals is important: George Weah's landmark level arrived around 1995 with a career spanning Tonnerre Yaoundé, Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Chelsea, Manchester City, Marseille, Al Jazira; Dunga's came around 1994 across Vasco da Gama, Fiorentina, Stuttgart, Júbilo Iwata. Arguments will run and run, which is exactly why the matchup endures.
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Player profiles
The only African and Liberian ever to win the Ballon d'Or, Weah was a rare striker capable of running the length of the pitch to score, before later becoming Liberia's president.
“A powerful, quick target man with surprising close control, famous for driving solo runs the length of the field.”
Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri (born 31 October 1963), commonly known as Dunga, is a Brazilian football manager and former professional player. Considered one of the greatest defensive midfielders of all time, as a player, he was known for his technique, athleticism, passing range, solid tackles and first touch. Under the captaincy Dunga took from Raí, Brazil won the 1994 FIFA World Cup and became runners-up of the following edition.
“A disciplined captain whose tackling, structure and fierce standards gave Brazil balance.”
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× Serie A (1996, 1999)
- 1× Coupe de France (1991)
- 1× FIFA World Cup (1994)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1986 Professional debut for Tonnerre Yaoundé
- 1996 Won Serie A with AC Milan
- 1991 Won Coupe de France with Monaco
- 1995 Reached the peak of his powers at Paris Saint-Germain
- 2003 Retired after a final spell at Al Jazira
- Finished his career with 230 goals in 460 appearances and 3 major honours. Finished his career with 230 goals in 460 appearances and 3 major honours.
- 1986 Established himself at Vasco da Gama
- 1990 Reached his defining peak
- 1994 Delivered a landmark season
- 1998 Retired from professional football
The verdict
Weighing production against honours, Dunga takes the verdict — a clear margin, driven by a weightier trophy cabinet.
Dunga edges it (a clear margin)
