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Messi vs Ronaldo

A complete overview of the professional careers of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, based on more than 15 years of analysis and continuous monitoring. A global vision of their evolution, impact, and performance from their debut to the present day.
Totals Per game
Team Games Goals Assists Goals Assists Contrib.
FC Barcelona 778 672 269 0.86 0.35 1.21
PSG 75 32 34 0.43 0.45 0.88
Inter Miami 112 98 54 0.88 0.48 1.36
Argentina 207 125 65 0.60 0.31 0.92
Totals 1172 927 422 0.79 0.36 1.15
Summary
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi 39 years, 2 months, 13 days
Totals Per game
Team Games Goals Assists Goals Assists Contrib.
Sporting CP 31 5 4 0.16 0.13 0.29
Real Madrid 438 450 120 1.03 0.27 1.30
Juventus 134 101 20 0.75 0.15 0.90
Manchester Utd 346 145 57 0.42 0.16 0.58
Al-Nassr FC 152 131 23 0.86 0.15 1.01
Portugal 233 146 37 0.63 0.16 0.79
Totals 1334 978 261 0.73 0.20 0.93
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo 41 years, 7 months, 1 day
Updated data on the performance of Messi and Cristiano in the current season, featuring the most relevant statistics to understand their form, offensive production, and influence on their teams.

Messi vs Ronaldo in current season

Totals Per game
Team Games Goals Assists Goals Assists Contrib.
CONCACAF Champions Cup 2 1 0 0.50 0.00 0.50
Leagues Cup 2 2 1 1.00 0.50 1.50
MLS 20 18 10 0.90 0.50 1.40
FIFA Friendly 3 2 0 0.67 0.00 0.67
FIFA World Cup 8 8 4 1.00 0.50 1.50
Totals 35 31 15 0.89 0.43 1.31
Summary
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi 39 years, 2 months, 13 days
Totals Per game
Team Games Goals Assists Goals Assists Contrib.
Saudi Pro League 4 2 0 0.50 0.00 0.50
Totals 4 2 0 0.50 0.00 0.50
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo 41 years, 7 months, 1 day
The most recent statistics from the latest matches played by Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, including goals, assists, and minutes played. An immediate reference to assess their current competitive level.

Last games:

MLS ·
Inter Miami vs Atlanta United
Inter Miami 2-2 Atlanta United
Messi, 90′
Assist
 
06-09-2026
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Saudi Pro League ·
Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr FC
Al-Ittihad 2-1 Al-Nassr FC
 
C. Ronaldo, 90′
 
05-09-2026
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Timeframe
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
39 years, 2 months, 13 days+-869 days
41 years, 7 months, 1 day+869 days
22 -3
 25 seasons+3
1172 -162
 1334 games played+162
Goals
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
0.79 goals per game +8%
0.73+-8%
87.70% goals without penalties +7%
81.19%+-7%
12.30% +-7%
 18.81% penalty goals+7%
Scores every 104′ -7%
112′–7%
5.35 shots per goal* -18%
6.5222%
137 goals outside the box* -63
74-63
427 goals in penalty box* -13
414-13
84 +20
 104 goals in six yard box*+20
*Source: Opta™ Sports – Last update: 05/09/2026
Goal contribution
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
1349 total contributions -110
1239-110
422 assists (Opta™ criteria) -161
261-161
504 assists (Transfermarkt™ criteria) -191
313-191
Assists every 229′ -83%
418′–45%
Goal contribution every 71′ -23%
88′–19%
1851 key passes* -598
1253-598
108.88 key passes/season* -35.17
73.71-35.17
*Source: Opta™ Sports – Last update: 05/09/2026
In finals
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
47 finals played +9
38-9
33 finals won +8
25-8
14 +1
 13 finals lost-1
37 goals in finals -12
25-12
19 assists in finals -17
2-17
0.67 goals per game in finals +10%
0.61+-9%
Scores in finals every 137′ -8%
148′–8%
Assists in finals every 267′ -595%
1853′–86%
Goal contribution in finals every 90′ -52%
137′–34%
Titles
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
48/105 titles won +11
37/113-11
Dribbles
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
3453 dribbles* -1751
1702-1751
156.95 dribbles/season* -82.95
74-82.95
59.71% dribble effectiveness* +7%
52.56%+-7%
*Source: Opta™ Sports – Last update: 05/09/2026
Passes
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
33406 passes succeed* -16663
16743-16663
1965.06 passes/season* -980.18
984.88-980.18
83.86% passing accuracy* +3%
81.33%+-3%
71.60% long pass accuracy* +1%
71.05%+-1%
84.55% short pass accuracy* +3%
81.60%+-3%
*Source: Opta™ Sports – Last update: 05/09/2026

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