Dino Zoff vs Rivelino: Stats Compared
Goalkeeper, Italy (born 1942, retired 1983) · Left Midfielder, Brazil (born 1946, retired 1981)
Ask any fan to rank Dino Zoff above or below Rivelino and you will get a passionate answer. Honours are what separate great players from trophy-laden legends, and both qualify. Dino Zoff finishes with 0 career goals from 734 games — a 0.00 strike rate — against Rivelino's 238 from 624 at 0.38 per match. Because assists were not systematically tracked for much of their time, that side of the comparison rests on the footage that survives. Trophy counts give Dino Zoff 9 and Rivelino 8, with 1× FIFA World Cup (1982) and 1× FIFA World Cup (1970) the standout honours respectively. One lifted trophies through brave reliability, the other through incisive moments that decided finals. Their routes to the top were distinct: Dino Zoff built his reputation across Udinese, Mantova, Napoli, Juventus, peaking around 1982, while Rivelino reached his defining level around 1970 after spells with Corinthians, Fluminense, Al-Hilal. 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.”
Roberto Rivellino (born 1 January 1946), known mononymously as Rivellino, is a Brazilian football pundit and former player. He was a key member of Brazil’s 1970 FIFA World Cup-winning team and played as an attacking midfielder. He was renowned for his moustache, powerful long-range shooting, accurate passing, close control, dribbling and bending free kicks.
“A left-footed conductor famous for the elastico, fierce shooting and daring switches of play.”
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)
- 1× FIFA World Cup (1970)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1974 Established himself at Udinese
- 1978 Reached his defining peak
- 1982 Delivered a landmark season
- 1983 Retired from professional football
- 1962 Established himself at Corinthians
- 1966 Reached his defining peak
- 1970 Delivered a landmark season
- 1981 Retired from professional football
The verdict
On balance Rivelino edges the comparison. The margin is a clear margin, decided mostly by a sharper goalscoring record.
Rivelino edges it (a clear margin)
