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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	109	93	52	0.85	0.48	1.33
Argentina	207	125	65	0.60	0.31	0.92
Totals	1169	922	420	0.79	0.36	1.15

Summary

Lionel Messi 39 years, 1 month, 27 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	148	129	23	0.87	0.16	1.03
Portugal	233	146	37	0.63	0.16	0.79
Totals	1330	976	261	0.73	0.20	0.93

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo 41 years, 6 months, 15 days

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	17	13	8	0.76	0.47	1.24
FIFA Friendly	3	2	0	0.67	0.00	0.67
FIFA World Cup	8	8	4	1.00	0.50	1.50
Totals	32	26	13	0.81	0.41	1.22

Summary

Lionel Messi 39 years, 1 month, 27 days

	Totals			Per game
Team	Games	Goals	Assists	Goals	Assists	Contrib.
Saudi Super Cup	2	1	1	0.50	0.50	1.00
King Cup	1	0	0	0.00	0.00	0.00
AFC Champions League 2	4	1	1	0.25	0.25	0.50
Saudi Pro League	30	28	2	0.93	0.07	1.00
FIFA World Cup Qualifier	5	5	0	1.00	0.00	1.00
FIFA Friendly	2	0	0	0.00	0.00	0.00
FIFA World Cup	5	3	0	0.60	0.00	0.60
Totals	49	38	4	0.78	0.08	0.86

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo 41 years, 6 months, 15 days

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 ·
Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami

	2-2
		Messi, 90′

19-08-2026

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FIFA World Cup · Round of 16
Spain vs Portugal

	1-0
		C. Ronaldo, 90′

06-07-2026

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Timeframe

Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo

39 years, 1 month, 27 days+-869 days

41 years, 6 months, 15 days+869 days

22 -2

24 seasons+2

1169 -161

1330 games played+161

Goals

Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo

922 +54

976 goals+54

0.79 goals per game +8%

0.73+-8%

808 goals without penalties -16

792-16

87.64% goals without penalties +6%

81.15%+-6%

114 +70

184 penalty goals+70

12.36% +-6%

18.85% penalty goals+6%

72 direct free-kick goals -7

65-7

Scores every 104′ -7%

111′–6%

5.36 shots per goal* -18%

6.5222%

135 goals outside the box* -61

74-61

423 goals in penalty box* -9

414-9

84 +20

104 goals in six yard box*+20

*Source: Opta™ Sports – Last update: 13/08/2026

Goal contribution

Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo

1342 total contributions -105

1237-105

420 assists (Opta™ criteria) -159

261-159

502 assists (Transfermarkt™ criteria) -189

313-189

Assists every 229′ -82%

417′–45%

Goal contribution every 72′ -23%

88′–19%

1842 key passes* -589

1253-589

108.35 key passes/season* -34.64

73.71-34.64

*Source: Opta™ Sports – Last update: 13/08/2026

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

37/112-11

Dribbles

Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo

3449 dribbles* -1747

1702-1747

156.77 dribbles/season* -82.77

74-82.77

59.75% dribble effectiveness* +7%

52.56%+-7%

*Source: Opta™ Sports – Last update: 13/08/2026

Passes

Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo

33290 passes succeed* -16547

16743-16547

1958.24 passes/season* -973.36

984.88-973.36

83.86% passing accuracy* +3%

81.33%+-3%

71.56% long pass accuracy* +1%

71.05%+-1%

84.55% short pass accuracy* +3%

81.60%+-3%

*Source: Opta™ Sports – Last update: 13/08/2026

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