Assists (Transfermarkt™ criteria) given by Messi vs Ronaldo in Champions League in the 2015-2016 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
2015/201614-3

Distribution by season

PeriodLionel MessiCristiano RonaldoDifference
2015/201614-3

Assists (Transfermarkt™ criteria) given by Messi vs Ronaldo in Champions League in the 2015-2016 season: key facts

Who has more assists, Messi or Ronaldo?

Messi has provided 1 assist and Ronaldo 4 assists. Ronaldo is ahead by 3. Messi gives an assist every 630 minutes and Ronaldo every 277 minutes, so Ronaldo creates for his teammates 127% more often.

Data updated on 09/11/2026.

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