Messi vs Pelé

36 years, 3 months, 2 days
All-time stats
Team Games Goals Assists Ratio
Inter Miami 12 11 5 0,92
Paris Saint-Germain 75 32 34 0,43
Barcelona 778 672 269 0,86
Argentina 176 104 53 0,59
Totals: 1041 819 361 0,79
† 82 years, 2 months, 6 days
All-time stats
Team Games Goals Assists Ratio
Santos FC 663 642 302 0,97
Cosmos NY 64 37 25 0,58
Brasil 92 77 40 0,84
Totals: 819 756 367 0,92
Scores every105'
Assists every237'
Involved every 73'
Scores every95'
Assists every195'
Involved every 64'

Source: Trachta10

 
 
 

Trophies with Senior National Team

Lionel MessiPelé
2021
2022
2022
1958
1962
1970
  • 1) Copa América (2021)
  • 2) CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions (Finalissima) (2022)
  • 3) FIFA World Cup (2022)
  • 1) FIFA World Cup (1958)
  • 2) FIFA World Cup (1962)
  • 3) FIFA World Cup (1970)
  • UEFA Champions League

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2006
    2009
    2011
    2015
    1962
    1963
  • 1) UEFA Champions League (2006)
  • 2) UEFA Champions League (2009)
  • 3) UEFA Champions League (2011)
  • 4) UEFA Champions League (2015)
  • 1) CONMEBOL Libertadores Cup (1962)
  • 2) CONMEBOL Libertadores Cup (1963)
  • UEFA Super Cup

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2009
    2011
    2015
     
  • 1) UEFA Super Cup (2009)
  • 2) UEFA Super Cup (2011)
  • 3) UEFA Super Cup (2015)
  •  

    FIFA Club World Cup

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2009
    2011
    2015
    1962
    1963
  • 1) FIFA Club World Cup (2009)
  • 2) FIFA Club World Cup (2011)
  • 3) FIFA Club World Cup (2015)
  • 1) FIFA Club World Cup (1962)
  • 2) FIFA Club World Cup (1963)
  • Leagues

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2005
    2006
    2009
    2010
    2011
    2013
    2015
    2016
    2018
    2019
    2022
    2023
    1958
    1959
    1960
    1961
    1961
    1962
    1962
    1963
    1963
    1964
    1964
    1964
    1965
    1965
    1966
    1967
    1968
    1968
    1969
    1973
    1977
  • 1) La Liga (2005)
  • 2) La Liga (2006)
  • 3) La Liga (2009)
  • 4) La Liga (2010)
  • 5) La Liga (2011)
  • 6) La Liga (2013)
  • 7) La Liga (2015)
  • 8) La Liga (2016)
  • 9) La Liga (2018)
  • 10) La Liga (2019)
  • 11) Ligue 1 (2022)
  • 12) Ligue 1 (2023)
  • 1) Campeonato Paulista (1958)
  • 2) Torneo Río-São Paulo (1959)
  • 3) Campeonato Paulista (1960)
  • 4) Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (1961)
  • 5) Campeonato Paulista (1961)
  • 6) Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (1962)
  • 7) Campeonato Paulista (1962)
  • 8) Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (1963)
  • 9) Torneo Río-São Paulo (1963)
  • 10) Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (1964)
  • 11) Campeonato Paulista (1964)
  • 12) Torneo Río-São Paulo (1964)
  • 13) Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (1965)
  • 14) Campeonato Paulista (1965)
  • 15) Torneo Río-São Paulo (1966)
  • 16) Campeonato Paulista (1967)
  • 17) Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (1968)
  • 18) Campeonato Paulista (1968)
  • 19) Campeonato Paulista (1969)
  • 20) Campeonato Paulista (1973)
  • 21) North American Soccer League (1977)
  • Cups

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2009
    2012
    2015
    2016
    2017
    2018
    2021
     
  • 1) Copa del Rey (2009)
  • 2) Copa del Rey (2012)
  • 3) Copa del Rey (2015)
  • 4) Copa del Rey (2016)
  • 5) Copa del Rey (2017)
  • 6) Copa del Rey (2018)
  • 7) Copa del Rey (2021)
  •  

    Super Cups

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2005
    2006
    2009
    2010
    2011
    2013
    2016
    2018
    2022
    1968
  • 1) Spanish Super Cup (2005)
  • 2) Spanish Super Cup (2006)
  • 3) Spanish Super Cup (2009)
  • 4) Spanish Super Cup (2010)
  • 5) Spanish Super Cup (2011)
  • 6) Spanish Super Cup (2013)
  • 7) Spanish Super Cup (2016)
  • 8) Spanish Super Cup (2018)
  • 9) Trophée des Champions (2022)
  • 1) South American Super Cup (1968)
  • Trophies with junior National Teams

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2005
    2008
     
  • 1) FIFA U-20 World Cup (2005)
  • 2) Olympic Gold Medal (2008)
  •  

    Other international cups

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2023
     
  • 1) Leagues Cup (2023)
  •  

    Friendly and non-official International tournaments

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2011
    2017
    2019
    2019
     
  • 1) Times Of India Cup (2011)
  • 2) Superclásico de Las Américas (2017)
  • 3) Superclásico de Las Américas (2019)
  • 4) Copa San Juan (2019)
  •  

    Friendly and non-official club tournaments

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2004
    2005
    2006
    2007
    2007
    2007
    2008
    2010
    2011
    2011
    2012
    2012
    2012
    2013
    2013
    2013
    2013
    2014
    2014
    2015
    2016
    2016
    2017
    2017
    2018
    2018
    2018
    2020
    2023
     
  • 1) Copa Catalunya (2004)
  • 2) Ramón de Carranza Trophy (2005)
  • 3) Trofeo Joan Gamper (2006)
  • 4) Copa Catalunya (2007)
  • 5) Trofeo Joan Gamper (2007)
  • 6) Franz Beckenbauer Cup (2007)
  • 7) Artemio Franchi Memorial (2008)
  • 8) Trofeo Joan Gamper (2010)
  • 9) Trofeo Joan Gamper (2011)
  • 10) Audi Cup (2011)
  • 11) Copa Catalunya (2012)
  • 12) Tournoi de Paris (2012)
  • 13) SuperMatchen Trophy (2012)
  • 14) Copa Catalunya (2013)
  • 15) Trofeo Joan Gamper (2013)
  • 16) Chang Champions Cup (2013)
  • 17) CIMB Challenge Cup (2013)
  • 18) Supercopa de Catalunya (2014)
  • 19) Trofeo Joan Gamper (2014)
  • 20) Trofeo Joan Gamper (2015)
  • 21) Trofeo Joan Gamper (2016)
  • 22) Qatar Airways Cup (2016)
  • 23) Trofeo Joan Gamper (2017)
  • 24) International Champions Cup (2017)
  • 25) Supercopa de Catalunya (2018)
  • 26) Trofeo Joan Gamper (2018)
  • 27) Mandela Centenary Cup (2018)
  • 28) Trofeo Joan Gamper (2020)
  • 29) Riyadh Season Cup (2023)
  •  

    Main awards for the best player in the world

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2009
    2019
    2021
    2010
    2011
    2012
    2015
    2009
    2019
    2022
    2013
    1. France Football Ballon d'Or (2009)
    2. France Football Ballon d'Or (2019)
    3. France Football Ballon d'Or (2021)
    4. FIFA Ballon d'Or (2010)
    5. FIFA Ballon d'Or (2011)
    6. FIFA Ballon d'Or (2012)
    7. FIFA Ballon d'Or (2015)
    8. FIFA World Player (2009)
    9. FIFA The Best (2019)
    10. FIFA The Best (2022)
    1. FIFA Ballon d'Or (2013)

    Best player of all time awards

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2022
    2017
     
    1. FourFourTwo's best football player of all time (2022)
    2. Voetbal International's best football player of all time (2017)
     

    Best sportsman of the world (any sport)

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2020
    2023
    2011
    2022
    2022
    2019
    2022
    2022
    2009
    2012
    2015
    2019
     
    1. Laureus Award - Sportsman of the year (2020)
    2. Laureus Award - Sportsman of the year (2023)
    3. L'Equipe Champion des Champions (2011)
    4. L'Equipe Champion des Champions (2022)
    5. The Sporting News - Athlete of the Year (2022)
    6. Athlete of the year for International Sports Press Association Award (AIPS) (2019)
    7. Athlete of the year for International Sports Press Association Award (AIPS) (2022)
    8. BBC World Sport Star of the Year (2022)
    9. Marca Legend (2009)
    10. Best International Athlete ESPY Award (2012)
    11. Best International Athlete ESPY Award (2015)
    12. Best International Athlete ESPY Award (2019)
     

    Other awards for the best player of the world

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2009
    2011
    2012
    2015
    2019
    2022
    2009
    2010
    2011
    2012
    2015
    2017
    2018
    2019
    2015
    2019
    2023
    2018
    2019
    2020
    2021
    2022
    2017
    2018
    2019
    2009
    2011
    2013
    2015
    2021
    2022
    2012
    2013
    2015
    2017
    2019
    2022
    2022
    2015
    2016
    2017
    2018
    2019
    2020
    2021
    2012
    2013
    2015
    2016
    2017
    2019
    2020
    2015
     
    1. World Soccer Player of the Year (2009)
    2. World Soccer Player of the Year (2011)
    3. World Soccer Player of the Year (2012)
    4. World Soccer Player of the Year (2015)
    5. World Soccer Player of the Year (2019)
    6. World Soccer Player of the Year (2022)
    7. FourFourTwo Best Football Player in the World (2009)
    8. FourFourTwo Best Football Player in the World (2010)
    9. FourFourTwo Best Football Player in the World (2011)
    10. FourFourTwo Best Football Player in the World (2012)
    11. FourFourTwo Best Football Player in the World (2015)
    12. FourFourTwo Best Football Player in the World (2017)
    13. FourFourTwo Best Football Player in the World (2018)
    14. FourFourTwo Best Football Player in the World (2019)
    15. L'Equipe player of the year (2015)
    16. Best International Men's Soccer Player ESPY Award (2019)
    17. Best International Men's Soccer Player ESPY Award (2023)
    18. SofaScore - The Absolute Statsman (2018)
    19. SofaScore - The Absolute Statsman (2019)
    20. SofaScore - The Absolute Statsman (2020)
    21. SofaScore - The Absolute Statsman (2021)
    22. SofaScore - The Absolute Statsman (2022)
    23. Marca 100 (2017)
    24. Marca 100 (2018)
    25. Marca 100 (2019)
    26. Goal 50 award (2009)
    27. Goal 50 award (2011)
    28. Goal 50 award (2013)
    29. Goal 50 award (2015)
    30. Goal 50 award (2021)
    31. Goal 50 award (2022)
    32. The Guardian Best Male Footballer In The World (2012)
    33. The Guardian Best Male Footballer In The World (2013)
    34. The Guardian Best Male Footballer In The World (2015)
    35. The Guardian Best Male Footballer In The World (2017)
    36. The Guardian Best Male Footballer In The World (2019)
    37. The Guardian Best Male Footballer In The World (2022)
    38. The Sun - Best footballer of the year (2022)
    39. Sky Sports player of the year (2015)
    40. Sky Sports player of the year (2016)
    41. Sky Sports player of the year (2017)
    42. Sky Sports player of the year (2018)
    43. Sky Sports player of the year (2019)
    44. Sky Sports player of the year (2020)
    45. Sky Sports player of the year (2021)
    46. Best player of the world for Kicker Magazine (2012)
    47. Best player of the world for Kicker Magazine (2013)
    48. Best player of the world for Kicker Magazine (2015)
    49. Best player of the world for Kicker Magazine (2016)
    50. Best player of the world for Kicker Magazine (2017)
    51. Best player of the world for Kicker Magazine (2019)
    52. Best player of the world for Kicker Magazine (2020)
    53. Globe Soccer Player of the Year (2015)
     

    Best Player in the Continent awards

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2011
    2015
    2009
    2009
    2011
    2012
    2018
    1973
    1. UEFA Men's Player of the Year (2011)
    2. UEFA Men's Player of the Year (2015)
    3. UEFA Club Footballer of the Year (2009)
    4. Onze Mondial European Footballer of the Year (2009)
    5. Onze Mondial European Footballer of the Year (2011)
    6. Onze Mondial European Footballer of the Year (2012)
    7. Onze Mondial European Footballer of the Year (2018)
    1. (1973)

    Best Player in his Country awards

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2021
    2011
    2021
    2022
    2005
    2007
    2008
    2009
    2010
    2011
    2012
    2013
    2015
    2016
    2017
    2019
    2021
    2022
     
    1. Diamond Konex Award - Best argentine athlete of the decade (2011-2020) (2021)
    2. Olimpia de Oro - Argentine Sportsperson of the Year (2011)
    3. Olimpia de Oro - Argentine Sportsperson of the Year (2021)
    4. Olimpia de Oro - Argentine Sportsperson of the Year (2022)
    5. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year (2005)
    6. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year (2007)
    7. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year (2008)
    8. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year (2009)
    9. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year (2010)
    10. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year (2011)
    11. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year (2012)
    12. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year (2013)
    13. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year (2015)
    14. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year (2016)
    15. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year (2017)
    16. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year (2019)
    17. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year (2021)
    18. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year (2022)
     

    Player Of The Tournament awards

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2014
    2022
    2023
    2015
    2021
    2022
    2009
    2011
    2007
    2009
    2010
    2011
    2012
    2022
    2005
    2009
    2010
    2011
    2012
    2013
    2015
    2009
    2010
    2011
    2015
    2017
    2018
    2019
    2023
    2023
    1970
    1959
    1976
    1. FIFA World Cup Golden Ball (2014)
    2. FIFA World Cup Golden Ball (2022)
    3. Best Championship Performance ESPY Award (2023)
    4. CONMEBOL Copa América Player of the Tournament (2015)
    5. CONMEBOL Copa América Player of the Tournament (2021)
    6. Conmebol-UEFA Cup of Champions Best Player (2022)
    7. FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball (2009)
    8. FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball (2011)
    9. EFE Award - Best ibero-american player in La Liga (2007)
    10. EFE Award - Best ibero-american player in La Liga (2009)
    11. EFE Award - Best ibero-american player in La Liga (2010)
    12. EFE Award - Best ibero-american player in La Liga (2011)
    13. EFE Award - Best ibero-american player in La Liga (2012)
    14. Trophée des Champions Best Player (2022)
    15. FIFA U-20 World Cup Best Player (2005)
    16. La Liga MVP (2009)
    17. La Liga MVP (2010)
    18. La Liga MVP (2011)
    19. La Liga MVP (2012)
    20. La Liga MVP (2013)
    21. La Liga MVP (2015)
    22. Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy - Best player in La Liga (2009)
    23. Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy - Best player in La Liga (2010)
    24. Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy - Best player in La Liga (2011)
    25. Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy - Best player in La Liga (2015)
    26. Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy - Best player in La Liga (2017)
    27. Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy - Best player in La Liga (2018)
    28. Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy - Best player in La Liga (2019)
    29. Best foreign player in Ligue 1 (2023)
    30. Leagues Cup MVP (2023)
    1. FIFA World Cup Golden Ball (1970)
    2. CONMEBOL Copa América Player of the Tournament (1959)
    3. (1976)

    Top Goalscorer awards

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2010
    2012
    2013
    2017
    2018
    2019
    2021
    2010
    2012
    2013
    2017
    2018
    2019
    2020
    2021
    2009
    2010
    2011
    2012
    2015
    2019
    2023
    1959
    1965
    1961
    1963
    1964
    1957
    1958
    1959
    1960
    1961
    1962
    1963
    1964
    1965
    1969
    1973
    1963
    1. European Golden Shoe (2010)
    2. European Golden Shoe (2012)
    3. European Golden Shoe (2013)
    4. European Golden Shoe (2017)
    5. European Golden Shoe (2018)
    6. European Golden Shoe (2019)
    7. Copa América Top Scorer (2021)
    8. Pichichi Trophy (2010)
    9. Pichichi Trophy (2012)
    10. Pichichi Trophy (2013)
    11. Pichichi Trophy (2017)
    12. Pichichi Trophy (2018)
    13. Pichichi Trophy (2019)
    14. Pichichi Trophy (2020)
    15. Pichichi Trophy (2021)
    16. UEFA Champions League Top Scorer (2009)
    17. UEFA Champions League Top Scorer (2010)
    18. UEFA Champions League Top Scorer (2011)
    19. UEFA Champions League Top Scorer (2012)
    20. UEFA Champions League Top Scorer (2015)
    21. UEFA Champions League Top Scorer (2019)
    22. Leagues Cup Top Scorer (2023)
    1. Copa América Top Scorer (1959)
    2. (1965)
    3. (1961)
    4. (1963)
    5. (1964)
    6. (1957)
    7. (1958)
    8. (1959)
    9. (1960)
    10. (1961)
    11. (1962)
    12. (1963)
    13. (1964)
    14. (1965)
    15. (1969)
    16. (1973)
    17. (1963)

    Best young player awards

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2007
    2005
    2007
    2006
    1958
    1. Copa America Best Young Player (2007)
    2. Golden Boy (2005)
    3. Bravo Award (2007)
    4. FIFPro Young Player of the Year (2006)
    1. (1958)

    IFFHS awards

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2022
    2021
    2022
    2020
    2015
    2016
    2017
    2019
    2022
    2021
    2021
    2012
    2013
    2017
    2018
    2011
    2012
    2022
    2020
    2021
    2022
    2020
    2023
    1999
    1999
    1. Men's World Best Player (2022)
    2. World's best player of the decade (2011-2020) (2021)
    3. All Time World's Best One Club Goal Scorer (2022)
    4. Best Player in Conmebol of the decade (2011-2020) (2020)
    5. World's Best Playmaker (2015)
    6. World's Best Playmaker (2016)
    7. World's Best Playmaker (2017)
    8. World's Best Playmaker (2019)
    9. World's Best Playmaker (2022)
    10. World's best playmaker of the decade (2011-2020) (2021)
    11. World's best national goal scorer of the decade (2011-2020) (2021)
    12. World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer (2012)
    13. World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer (2013)
    14. World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer (2017)
    15. World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer (2018)
    16. World's Best Top Goal Scorer (2011)
    17. World's Best Top Goal Scorer (2012)
    18. World's Best Top Goal Scorer (2022)
    19. Best Player in Conmebol of the year (2020)
    20. Best Player in Conmebol of the year (2021)
    21. Best Player in Conmebol of the year (2022)
    22. World's Best Football Men Left Winger (2020)
    23. All time best goalscorer in Europe (2023)
    1. World Player of the Century (1999)
    2. (1999)

    Best goal awards

    Lionel MessiPelé
    2015
    2016
    2019
    2023
     
    1. UEFA.com Goal of the Season (2015)
    2. UEFA.com Goal of the Season (2016)
    3. UEFA.com Goal of the Season (2019)
    4. UEFA.com Goal of the Season (2023)
     

    Records and special awards

    Lionel MessiPelé
    1. Player with the most assists in 21st century
    2. Player with the most assists in El Clásico
    3. Player with the most goals in one year (91 in 2012)
    4. Player with the most goals in La Liga (474)
    5. Player with the most goals for one club of all time (672)
    6. Player with the most goals in South American National Teams
    7. Player with the most goals in El Clásico (Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona)
    8. Player with the most goals for Argentina
    9. Player with the most goals for FC Barcelona (672)
    10. Player with the most goal involvements in one year (113 - 91G + 22A)
    11. Player with the most goal involvements in one season (115 - 82G + 33A)
    12. Player with the most goal involvements in 21st century
    13. Player with the most goal involvements in Copa America (28 - 13G + 15A)
    14. Player with the most consecutive games scoring goals in La Liga (21)
    15. Player with the most Player Of The Match awards in Copa America (13)
    16. Player with the most Player Of The Match awards in World Cups (11)
    17. Player with the most top goalscorer awards in top leagues (8)
    18. South American player with the most goals of all time
    19. Only player with 4 Player Of the Tournament awards with National Teams
    20. First athlete from a team sport to win the L'Equipe Champion des Champions twice
    21. First athlete from a team sport to win a Laureus award
    22. First soccer player and first athlete from outside the US to win the Sporting News Athlete of the Year
    23. Only player (with Di María) to win the 5 major tournaments with his team: U-20 World Cup, Olympic Gold, Copa América, Euro-American Cup and World Cup
    24. Included in Time 100, the list of The Most Influential People of 2011
    25. Included in Time 100, the list of The Most Influential People of 2012
    26. Included in Time 100, the list of The Most Influential People of 2023
    1. Only player to win 3 times the World Cup