Messi vs Ronaldo against World Champions

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.
Argentina 40 17 9 0.43 0.23 0.65
Totals 40 17 9 0.43 0.23 0.65
Summary
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi 39 years, 4 months, 11 days
Totals Per game
Team Games Goals Assists Goals Assists Contrib.
Portugal 37 9 1 0.24 0.03 0.27
Totals 37 9 1 0.24 0.03 0.27
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo 41 years, 8 months, 30 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:

FIFA World Cup · Final
Spain vs Argentina
España 1-0 Argentina
 
Messi, 120′
 
19-07-2026
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FIFA World Cup · Round of 16
Spain vs Portugal
España 1-0 Portugal
 
C. Ronaldo, 90′
 
06-07-2026
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Timeframe
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
39 years, 4 months, 11 days+-869 days
41 years, 8 months, 30 days+869 days
18 seasons +1
17-1
40 games played +3
37-3
Goals
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
0.43 goals per game +79%
0.24+-44%
82.35% goals without penalties +16%
66.67%+-16%
17.65% +-16%
 33.33% penalty goals+16%
Scores every 207′ -62%
335′–38%
Goal contribution
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
26 total contributions -16
10-16
9 assists (Opta™ criteria) -8
1-8
9 assists (Transfermarkt™ criteria) -6
3-6
Assists every 392′ -671%
3017′–87%
Goal contribution every 136′ -123%
302′–55%
In finals
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
6 finals played +4
2-4
3 finals won +1
2-1
3 finals lost +3
0-3
2 goals in finals -1
1-1
2 assists in finals +100%
0-2
0.33 +-34%
 0.50 goals per game in finals+52%
315′–64%
 Scores in finals every 113′-179%
Assists in finals every 315′ –100%
–-100%
157′–28%
 Goal contribution in finals every 113′-39%
Titles
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
49/11 titles won +12
37/15-12

Game by game: every goal and assist by Messi and Ronaldo

Messi

17 goals and 9 assists in 18 games with a goal or assist

DateTeamOpponentCompetitionResultGoalsAssists
15 Jul 2026ArgentinaEnglandFIFA World Cup · Semifinals2-12
18 Dec 2022ArgentinaFranceFIFA World Cup · Final3-32
1 Jun 2022ArgentinaItalyCONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions · Final3-02
10 Oct 2021ArgentinaUruguayFIFA World Cup Qualifier · Group stage3-01
18 Jun 2021ArgentinaUruguayCopa América · Group stage1-01
18 Nov 2019ArgentinaUruguayFIFA Friendly2-211
15 Nov 2019ArgentinaBrazilFIFA Friendly1-01
30 Jun 2018ArgentinaFranceFIFA World Cup · Round of 163-42
1 Sep 2016ArgentinaUruguayFIFA World Cup Qualifier · Group stage1-01
12 Oct 2012ArgentinaUruguayFIFA World Cup Qualifier · Group stage3-02
15 Aug 2012ArgentinaGermanyFIFA Friendly3-11
9 Jun 2012ArgentinaBrazilFIFA Friendly4-33
16 Jul 2011ArgentinaUruguayCopa América · Quarter finals1-11
17 Nov 2010ArgentinaBrazilFIFA Friendly1-01
7 Sep 2010ArgentinaSpainFIFA Friendly4-11
14 Nov 2009ArgentinaSpainFIFA Friendly1-21
11 Feb 2009ArgentinaFranceFIFA Friendly2-01
11 Oct 2008ArgentinaUruguayFIFA World Cup Qualifier · Group stage2-11

Ronaldo

9 goals and 1 assists in 6 games with a goal or assist

DateTeamOpponentCompetitionResultGoalsAssists
8 Jun 2025PortugalSpainUEFA Nations League · Final2-21
4 Jun 2025PortugalGermanyUEFA Nations League · Semifinals2-11
23 Jun 2021PortugalFranceUEFA Euro · Group stage2-22
19 Jun 2021PortugalGermanyUEFA Euro · Group stage2-411
15 Jun 2018PortugalSpainFIFA World Cup · Group stage3-33
9 Feb 2011PortugalArgentinaFIFA Friendly1-21

Messi vs Ronaldo against World Champions: key facts

Who has the better record here, Messi or Ronaldo?

In this competition, Messi has 17 goals and 9 assists in 40 games (0.43 goals per game), and Ronaldo 9 goals and 1 assist in 37 games (0.24). Messi has more goals and also more assists. Titles: Messi 49, Ronaldo 37.

Data updated on 01/11/2026.

Cache date: 04-11-2026 00:32:24