Who is better, Careca or Cavani?
Careca leads with a GOAT score of 83.9 against 83.8 for Edinson Cavani — a gap of 0.1 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Careca vs Cavani
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently ranks Careca above Edinson Cavani: 83.9 vs 83.8. Careca leads on Peak. Edinson Cavani leads on Longevity, Statistics.
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CarecaWinner
83.9Careca wins: Peak
Cavani
83.8Cavani wins: Longevity, Statistics
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Time range
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Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇧🇷 Careca
83.9
Careca leads in 3 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Careca
2. Edinson Cavani
Category breakdown
Season form · Form index per season
Career timeline · Form index per season
Cumulative output season by season — the shape of each career against the other.
GOAT pace tracker
Career stage · GOAT pace
Through season 5 · Form index per season1. 🇧🇷 Careca5 seasons played · career day 1,825300 goals
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇺🇾 Edinson Cavani5 seasons played · career day 2,19097 goals
-67.7% vs Careca at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷 Careca | 0 | 0 | 50 | 105 | 300 | 634 |
| 🇺🇾 Cavani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 68 | 185 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 season periods are measured against the same career window.
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GOAT Rank · the data
Careca83.9
Cavani83.8
FAQ
Where does Cavani beat Careca?
Cavani scores higher on statistics, longevity. Careca leads on peak.
How is the Careca vs Cavani score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Careca: 83.9, Cavani: 83.8.
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