Messi vs Ronaldo

Last Modified Dec 10, 2022 12:58 GMT

Table of contents

  1. Player profile
  2. Messi vs Ronaldo Stats
  3. Messi vs Ronaldo Trophies
  4. Messi vs Ronaldo Goals
  5. Messi vs Ronaldo Head to head wins
  6. FAQ

Player profile

FactorsMessiRonaldo
NameLionel MessiCristiano Ronaldo
Current TeamParis Saint-GermainManchester United F.C.
Number307
PositionForwardForward
NationalityArgentinaPortugal
Date of Birth24 June 1987 (age 34 years)5 February 1985 (37 years)
Height170 cm185 cm
Weight72 kg80 kg
All-time career goals759804
Games played9571106

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo Club Goals and Assists

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 804 goals in 1106 games in his entire career (0.72 goals per game). Meanwhile, Lionel Messi has scored 759 goals in 957 games (0.79 goals per game). These stats clearly shows that Cristiano has scored more goals than Messi. However, Cristiano Ronaldo has played 149 more matches than Lionel Messi.

messi vs ronaldo stats

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Messi Ronaldo
GamesGoalsAssistsYearAssistsGoalsGames
278112021/202231833
4738142020/202143644
3124162019/202022532
5051192018/2019102843
5445182017/201884444
5254162016/2017124246
4941232015/2016155148
5758272014/2015216154
4641142013/2014145147
5060152012/2013125555
6073292011/2012156055
5553232010/2011155354
5347112009/201073335
5138172008/200992653
4016132007/200874249
361732006/2007152353
25832005/200681247
9102004/20058950
---2003/20047640
---2002/20037531

Messi vs Ronaldo: World Cup

Messi and Ronaldo have both made appearances in 5 World Cups.

Year Messi Ronaldo
GamesGoalsAssistsGamesGoals Assists
2006310610
2010500410
2014741311
2018412440
2022542410

Messi vs Ronaldo Titles and Individual Awards

YearLionel MessiCristiano Ronaldo
2020/21Copa Del Rey, Ballon d'Or, Pichichi award, Copa AmericaCoppa Italia
2019/2020Ballon d'Or-
2018/2019European Golden Shoe, Spanish Super Cup, La LigaSerie A, Supercoppa Italiana, UEFA Nations League
2017/2018European Golden Shoe, Copa Del Rey, La LigaChampions League, Spanish Super Cup, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, Ballon d'Or
2016/2017European Golden Shoe, Spanish Super Cup, Copa Del ReyChampions League, La Liga, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, Ballon d'Or
2015/2016Ballon d'Or, UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Super Cup, La LigaEuropean Championship, Champions League
2014/2015Copa Del Rey, La Liga, Champions LeagueClub World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, European Golden Shoe, Ballon d'Or
2013/2014Spanish Super CupChampions League, Copa Del Rey, European Golden Shoe, Ballon d'Or
2012/2013Ballon d'Or, European Golden Shoe, La LigaSpanish Super Cup
2011/2012Ballon d'Or, European Golden Shoe, Spanish Super Cup, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, Copa Del ReyLa Liga
2010/2011Ballon d'Or, Spanish Super Cup, La Liga, Champions LeagueEuropean Golden Shoe, Copa Del Rey
2009/2010Ballon d'Or, European Golden Shoe, Spanish Super Cup, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, La Liga-
2008/2009Copa Del Rey, La Liga, Champions LeaguePremier League, League Cup, Community Shield, Club World Cup, Ballon d'Or
2007/2008-Champions League, Community Shield, Premier League, European Golden Shoe
2006/2007Spanish Super CupPremier League
2005/2006Spanish Super Cup, La Liga, Champions LeagueLeague Cup
2004/2005La Liga-
2003/2004-FA Cup
2002/2003-Supercopa de Portugal

Messi vs Ronaldo Goals by Type

GoalsLionel MessiCristiano Ronaldo
Free kick goals5857
Penalty goals102143
Hattrick Goals5559
Braces goals134127
Goals Scored in the Finals2919

Hattrick goals scored in each season

YearLionel MessiCristiano Ronaldo
2020/202101
2019/202033
2018/201942
2017/201864
2016/201726
2015/201646
2014/201569
2013/201445
2012/201335
2011/2012127
2010/201147
2009/201041
2008/200910
2007/200801
2006/200710
2005/200600
2004/200500
2003/2004-0
2002/2003-0

Messi vs Ronaldo Head to head wins

All competitions

PlayersGamesGoalsAssists
Messi352212
Ronaldo35211

Barcelona vs Real Madrid

PlayersGamesGoalsAssists
Messi302011
Ronaldo30181

Barcelona vs Manchester United

PlayersGamesGoalsAssists
Messi310
Ronaldo300

La Liga

PlayersGamesGoalsAssists
Messi18126
Ronaldo1891

Champions League

PlayersGamesGoalsAssists
Messi530
Ronaldo500

Spanish Super Cup

PlayersGamesGoalsAssists
Messi562
Ronaldo540

Copa del Ray

PlayersGamesGoalsAssists
Messi503
Ronaldo550

FAQ

Who has scored the most goals between Messi and Ronaldo?

Ronaldo has scored 804 goals in 1106 games while Messi has scored 759 goals in 957 games. Ronaldo has played 149 games more than Messi in his entire career.

Who has more trophies between Messi and Ronaldo?

Messi has won 36 trophies while Ronaldo has lifted 34 trophies.

Who has won more Ballon d'Or awards between Messi and Ronaldo?

Messi has won the Ballon d'Or award 7 times and Ronaldo has won the award 5 times.

Who has won more El Clasicos between Messi and Ronaldo?

Lionel Messi has played 38 El Clasico games with Barcelona in his career and has scored 26 goals. Cristiano Ronaldo has played 30 El Clasico games and has scored 18 goals. Messi has won 17 El Clasicos from 38 appearances whereas Cristiano has only won 8 El Clasicos from 30 appearances.

Who is the goat of football now?

While the topic of Messi v. Ronaldo remains a hotly-contested debate, many believe that Messi is a better player. Ronaldo, who has run into some trouble recently, seems to have fallen in favour with the fans.

Who is better Ronaldo or Messi?

With Ronaldo's recent struggles at Manchester United and Messi finding his form at PSG, many fans believe that Messi is overall the better player. Statistically, Messi scores a goal and records an assist at a better rate than Ronaldo and thus it could be believed that the Argentine is better.

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