I am settling the debate about who is better Messi or Ronaldo once in for all. It is not appropriate to say that one player is “better” than the other, as both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are considered among the greatest footballers of all time. Both players have achieved numerous individual and team accolades and have consistently performed at a high level throughout their careers. That is why, I have supported each of them time to time. But by giving his 26th appearance today in World Cup Final with France he has eternally become the player to be part of World Cup with most appearances. Secondly, as he scores today he becomes the only player to have scored in round of 16, quarter finals, semi finals and the final.
So let me be subjective here and present Messi vs Ronaldo stats including Messi vs Ronaldo trophies.
Here are some career statistics for both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo:
Lionel Messi:
- 634 club goals is how many goals has Messi scored in his career
- 115 international goals
- 10 La Liga titles
- 4 UEFA Champions League titles
- 6 Copa del Rey titles
- 3 Club World Cup titles
- 1 Olympic gold medal
Cristiano Ronaldo:
- 756 club goals
- 118 international goals (can not ensure if he can retain the lead in Messi vs Ronaldo international goals competition by the end of Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022)
- 9 domestic league titles (7 with Manchester United, 2 with Real Madrid)
- 5 domestic cup titles (3 with Manchester United, 2 with Real Madrid)
- 5 UEFA Champions League titles (1 with Manchester United, 4 with Real Madrid)
- 3 UEFA Europa League titles (all with Manchester United)
- 2 Club World Cup titles (both with Real Madrid)
