Assists (Transfermarkt™ criteria) given by Messi vs Ronaldo in the 2020-2021 season

Transfermarkt‘s criteria is more lenient in their concept of assists. They include deflected passes, rebounded shots, penalties earned, and passes or shots leading to an own goal.

In this section, we use that criterion, although the figures on Transfermarkt may differ, as they are quite inconsistent in gathering assists.

Cumulative distribution

PeriodLionel MessiCristiano RonaldoDifference
2020/2021238+15

Distribution by season

PeriodLionel MessiCristiano RonaldoDifference
2020/2021238+15

Assists (Transfermarkt™ criteria) given by Messi vs Ronaldo in the 2020-2021 season: key facts

Who has more assists, Messi or Ronaldo?

Messi has provided 17 assists and Ronaldo 7 assists. Messi is ahead by 10. Messi gives an assist every 315 minutes and Ronaldo every 716 minutes, so Messi creates for his teammates 127% more often.

Data updated on 01/11/2026.

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