Assists (Transfermarkt™ criteria) given by Messi vs Ronaldo in national leagues in the 2021-2022 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
2021/2022163+13

Distribution by season

PeriodLionel MessiCristiano RonaldoDifference
2021/2022163+13

Assists (Transfermarkt™ criteria) given by Messi vs Ronaldo in national leagues in the 2021-2022 season: key facts

Who has more assists, Messi or Ronaldo?

Messi has provided 14 assists and Ronaldo 3 assists. Messi is ahead by 11. Messi gives an assist every 154 minutes and Ronaldo every 829 minutes, so Messi creates for his teammates 440% more often.

Data updated on 09/11/2026.

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