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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 94 82 43 0.87 0.46 1.33
Argentina 196 115 61 0.59 0.31 0.90
Totals 1143 901 407 0.79 0.36 1.14
Summary
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi 38 years, 9 months, 1 day
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 137 121 23 0.88 0.17 1.05
Portugal 226 143 37 0.63 0.16 0.80
Totals 1312 965 261 0.74 0.20 0.93
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo 41 years, 1 month, 20 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 ·
New York City FC vs Inter Miami
New York City FC 2-3 Inter Miami
 
Messi, 90′
Goal
22-03-2026
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Saudi Pro League ·
Al Feiha vs Al-Nassr FC
Al Feiha 1-3 Al-Nassr FC
 
C. Ronaldo, 81′
Penalty missed
28-02-2026
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Timeframe
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
38 years, 9 months, 1 day+-869 days
41 years, 1 month, 20 days+869 days
22 -2
 24 seasons+2
1143 -169
 1312 games played+169
Goals
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
0.79 goals per game +7%
0.74+-6%
87.57% goals without penalties +6%
81.14%+-6%
12.43% +-6%
 18.86% penalty goals+6%
Scores every 104′ -7%
111′–6%
5.45 shots per goal* -16%
6.5220%
19 +55
 74 goals outside the box*+55
36 +375
 411 goals in penalty box*+375
5 +99
 104 goals in six yard box*+99
*Source: Opta™ Sports – Last update: 23/03/2026
Goal contribution
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
1308 total contributions -82
1226-82
407 assists (Opta™ criteria) -146
261-146
487 assists (Transfermarkt™ criteria) -175
312-175
Assists every 231′ -78%
411′–44%
Goal contribution every 72′ -22%
88′–18%
327 +925
 1252 key passes*+925
81.75 key passes/season* -8.1
73.65-8.1
*Source: Opta™ Sports – Last update: 23/03/2026
In finals
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
46 finals played +9
37-9
33 finals won +8
25-8
13 +1
 12 finals lost-1
37 goals in finals -12
25-12
19 assists in finals -17
2-17
0.69 goals per game in finals +10%
0.63+-9%
Scores in finals every 134′ -8%
145′–8%
Assists in finals every 260′ -595%
1808′–86%
Goal contribution in finals every 88′ -52%
134′–34%
Titles
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
48/103 titles won +12
36/111-12
Dribbles
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
684 +1018
 1702 dribbles*+1018
76 dribbles/season* -2
74-2
50.00% +-3%
 52.56% dribble effectiveness*+3%
*Source: Opta™ Sports – Last update: 23/03/2026
Passes
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
2554 +14104
 16658 passes succeed*+14104
638.5 +341.38
 979.88 passes/season*+341.38
81.86% passing accuracy* +1%
81.32%+-1%
63.75% +-7%
 71.19% long pass accuracy*+7%
83.44% short pass accuracy* +2%
81.59%+-2%
*Source: Opta™ Sports – Last update: 23/03/2026

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