Points won by Messi vs Ronaldo in 2023

Points won by Messi vs Ronaldo in 2023: key facts

Who has scored more goals, Messi or Ronaldo?

Messi has scored 28 goals in 44 games (0.64 per game, one every 132 minutes), while Ronaldo has 54 goals in 59 games (0.92 per game, one every 96 minutes). Ronaldo leads by 26 goals. Ronaldo also has the better scoring rate, so the lead is not just a matter of having played more games.

Who has more assists, Messi or Ronaldo?

Messi has provided 12 assists and Ronaldo 15 assists (Opta criteria). Ronaldo is ahead by 3. Adding goals and assists, Messi has 40 goal contributions and Ronaldo 69: one every 92 minutes for Messi and every 75 minutes for Ronaldo.

Who has more goals without penalties?

Excluding penalties, Messi has 28 goals and Ronaldo 39 goals. Penalties account for 0.0% of Messi's goals (0) and 27.8% of Ronaldo's (15). In open play and set pieces other than penalties, Ronaldo is ahead by 11.

Who has scored more free kicks, Messi or Ronaldo?

Messi has scored 5 direct free kicks and Ronaldo 3. Messi leads this category by 2.

Who has won more titles, Messi or Ronaldo?

Messi has won 2 titles and Ronaldo 1 title. Messi has 1 more.

How do Messi and Ronaldo perform in finals?

Messi has played 1 final and scored 1 goal in them; Ronaldo has played 1 final with 2 goals.

Data updated on 01/11/2026.