Goals of Messi vs Ronaldo in friendly games with their National Teams in 2016

Goals cumulative distribution by season

PeriodLionel MessiCristiano RonaldoDifference
2015/201603-3

Where do they score? (%)

Player Games Home Away Neutral field
Leo Messi 1 0/0 0% 0/0 0% 0/0 0%
Cristiano Ronaldo 3 3/3 100% 0/3 0% 0/3 0%

Source: Opta™ Sports – Last update: 08/06/2016

Goals by season

PeriodLionel MessiCristiano RonaldoDifference
2015/20163-3

Goals cumulative distribution (without penalties) by season

PeriodLionel MessiCristiano RonaldoDifference
2015/201603-3

Goals (without penalties) by season

PeriodLionel MessiCristiano RonaldoDifference
2015/20163-3

With which parts of the body do they score their goals? (%)

Player Games Right foot Left foot Header Other parts
Leo Messi 1 0/0 0% 0/0 0% 0/0 0% 0/0 0%
Cristiano Ronaldo 3 1/3 33.33% 0/3 0% 2/3 66.67% 0/3 0%

Source: Opta™ Sports – Last update: 08/06/2016

Goals cumulative distribution by calendar year

PeriodLionel MessiCristiano RonaldoDifference
201603-3

Goals by calendar year

PeriodLionel MessiCristiano RonaldoDifference
20163-3

Goals cumulative distribution (without penalties) by calendar year

PeriodLionel MessiCristiano RonaldoDifference
201603-3

Goals (without penalties) by calendar year

PeriodLionel MessiCristiano RonaldoDifference
20163-3

How do they score? (%)

Player Games Penalty Free kick Open play
Leo Messi 1 0/0 0% 0/0 0% 0/0 0%
Cristiano Ronaldo 3 0/3 0% 0/3 0% 3/3 100%

Source: Opta™ Sports – Last update: 08/06/2016

Goals cumulative distribution by age

PeriodLionel MessiCristiano RonaldoDifference
28000
3103-3

Goals by age

PeriodLionel MessiCristiano RonaldoDifference
280
313-3

Goals cumulative distribution (without penalties) by age

PeriodLionel MessiCristiano RonaldoDifference
28000
3103-3

Goals (without penalties) by age

PeriodLionel MessiCristiano RonaldoDifference
280
313-3

Goals of Messi vs Ronaldo in friendly games with their National Teams in 2016: key facts

Who has scored more goals, Messi or Ronaldo?

Messi has scored 0 goals and Ronaldo 3 goals. Ronaldo is ahead by 3 goals. Ronaldo also has the better goals-per-game ratio, so the lead is not just about longevity.

Data updated on 07/11/2026.

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