Dino Zoff vs Roger Milla: Stats Compared
Goalkeeper, Italy (born 1942, retired 1983) · Striker, Cameroon (born 1952, retired 1994)
Set Dino Zoff alongside Roger Milla and the numbers start an argument of their own. Era matters in any comparison, and these two peaked under very different footballing conditions. By the end Dino Zoff had 0 goals from 734 caps and club outings; Roger Milla had 150 from 400. 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 Dino Zoff with 9 major trophies (1× FIFA World Cup (1982)) against Roger Milla's 3 (2× Africa Cup of Nations (1984, 1988)). Dino Zoff belonged to the 1980s, dominating with a reflex-sharp quality; Roger Milla rose in the 1990s with a clinical edge. The wider career context matters too: Dino Zoff peaked around 1982 after representing Udinese, Mantova, Napoli, Juventus, while Roger Milla's defining level came around 1990 across Union Douala, Valenciennes, Monaco, Bastia, Saint-Étienne, Montpellier, JS Kabylie. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
Dino Zoff is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, he is the oldest ever winner of the World Cup, which he lifted as captain of the Italy national team in the 1982 tournament, at the age of 40 years, 4 months and 13 days. He also won the award for best goalkeeper of the tournament and was elected to the team of the tournament for his performances, keeping two clean-sheets, an honour he also received after winning the 1968 European Championship on home soil.
“A master of positioning and composure whose longevity made him an Italian institution.”
The exuberant hero of Cameroon's 1990 World Cup run, Milla became the oldest World Cup goalscorer at 42 and made his corner-flag dance world famous.
“A joyful, clever striker whose sharp movement and composure produced decisive goals late into his career.”
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× FIFA World Cup (1982)
- 2× Africa Cup of Nations (1984, 1988)
- 1× Coupe de France (1981)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1974 Established himself at Udinese
- 1978 Reached his defining peak
- 1982 Delivered a landmark season
- 1983 Retired from professional football
- 1974 Professional debut for Union Douala
- 1984 Won Africa Cup of Nations with Monaco
- 1981 Won Coupe de France with Monaco
- 1990 Reached the peak of his powers at Montpellier
- 1994 Retired after a final spell at JS Kabylie
- Finished his career with 150 goals in 400 appearances and 3 major honours. Finished his career with 150 goals in 400 appearances and 3 major honours.
The verdict
The numbers give Dino Zoff the lead — a decisive margin, courtesy of a weightier trophy cabinet.
Dino Zoff edges it (a decisive margin)
