George Weah vs Paul Gascoigne: Stats Compared
Striker, Liberia (born 1966, retired 2003) · Attacking Midfielder, England (born 1967, retired 2004)
There is something timeless about weighing George Weah against Paul Gascoigne. Beyond the numbers, each man brought a singular aesthetic to the pitch. Career output puts George Weah at 230 goals in 460 games, with Paul Gascoigne at 130 in 620. In chance creation, George Weah tallied 60 assists to Paul Gascoigne's 90. In major honours George Weah collected 3 — headlined by 2× Serie A (1996, 1999) — whereas Paul Gascoigne amassed 6, led by 1× FA Cup (1991). George Weah played with a flair-driven that made him unmistakable; Paul Gascoigne brought a creative that was equally his own. The wider career context matters too: George Weah peaked around 1995 after representing Tonnerre Yaoundé, Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Chelsea, Manchester City, Marseille, Al Jazira, while Paul Gascoigne's defining level came around 1990 across Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough, Everton, Burnley, Boston United. The honest conclusion is that comparison enriches appreciation rather than crowns a single winner.
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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.”
A supremely gifted but troubled English playmaker, Gascoigne's tears and brilliance at Italia '90 made him a national icon before injuries and off-field struggles curtailed his career.
“A powerful, technically brilliant attacking midfielder who combined trickery and physical strength with moments of match-winning genius.”
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× FA Cup (1991)
- 3× Scottish Premier Division (1996, 1997, 1999)
- 2× Scottish League Cup (1997, 1999)
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.
- 1985 Professional debut for Newcastle United
- 1991 Won FA Cup with Tottenham Hotspur
- 1997 Won Scottish League Cup with Rangers
- 1990 Reached the peak of his powers at Tottenham Hotspur
- 2004 Retired after a final spell at Boston United
- Finished his career with 130 goals in 620 appearances and 6 major honours. Finished his career with 130 goals in 620 appearances and 6 major honours.
The verdict
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Paul Gascoigne takes it by a clear margin.
Paul Gascoigne edges it (a clear margin)
