Who is better, Illgner or Vieira?
Bodo Illgner leads with a GOAT score of 81.3 against 81.2 for Patrick Vieira — a gap of 0.1 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Illgner vs Vieira
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IllgnerWinner
81.3Illgner wins: Peak, Honours, Statistics
Vieira
81.2Vieira wins: Longevity
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Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇩🇪 Bodo Illgner
81.3
Illgner leads in 4 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Bodo Illgner
2. Patrick Vieira
Category breakdown
Season form · Goals per season
Career timeline · Goals per season
Cumulative output season by season — the shape of each career against the other.
GOAT pace tracker
Through age 21 · Goals per season
1. 🇩🇪 Bodo Illgner52 goals
3 seasons by age 21 · 17.3 per season
Setting the pace at age 21
No verified birth date for Vieira — shown in the pro-debut view instead.
Every career is cut at the season the athlete turned 21, so a rookie today is measured against exactly what a legend had banked by the same birthday.
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GOAT Rank · the data
Illgner81.3
Vieira81.2
FAQ
Where does Vieira beat Illgner?
Vieira scores higher on longevity. Illgner leads on peak, honours, statistics.
How is the Illgner vs Vieira score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Illgner: 81.3, Vieira: 81.2.
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