Who is better, Smith or Xavi?
Kelly Smith leads with a GOAT score of 88.7 against 88.7 for Xavi Hernández — a gap of 0.0 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Smith vs Xavi
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently scores Kelly Smith and Xavi Hernández level at 88.7. Kelly Smith leads on Peak, Statistics. Xavi Hernández leads on Honours, Longevity.
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SmithWinner
88.7Smith wins: Peak, Statistics
Xavi
88.7Xavi wins: Longevity, Honours
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Time range
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Category radar
Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🏴 Kelly Smith
88.7
Smith leads in 3 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Kelly Smith
2. Xavi Hernández
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. 🏴 Kelly Smith5 seasons played · career day 1,825296 goals
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇪🇸 Xavi Hernández5 seasons played · career day 2,190158 goals
-46.6% vs Smith at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏴 Smith | 0 | 0 | 52 | 108 | 296 | 598 |
| 🇪🇸 Xavi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 122 | 284 |
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
Smith88.7
Xavi88.7
FAQ
Where does Xavi beat Smith?
Xavi scores higher on honours, longevity. Smith leads on peak, statistics.
How is the Smith vs Xavi score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Smith: 88.7, Xavi: 88.7.
What do you think?
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