The biggest unanswered question in the history of football is who is better among Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. These two players have divided the footballer enthusiasts in two halves.
Usually the greatness of a player is judged by his honours and accolades. Both these players have dominated for years and have won numerous individual and team honors. Here are Messi vs Ronaldo Stats over the years that might help you in choosing a side.
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Club goals
Source: goal.com
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Season | Lionel Messi |
| 5 | 2002-03 | – |
| 6 | 2003-04 | – |
| 9 | 2004-05 | 1 |
| 12 | 2005-06 | 8 |
| 23 | 2006-07 | 17 |
| 42 | 2007-08 | 16 |
| 26 | 2008-09 | 38 |
| 33 | 2009-10 | 47 |
| 53 | 2010-11 | 53 |
| 60 | 2011-12 | 73 |
| 55 | 2012-13 | 60 |
| 51 | 2013-14 | 41 |
| 61 | 2014-15 | 58 |
| 51 | 2015-16 | 41 |
| 42 | 2016-17 | 54 |
| 44 | 2017-18 | 45 |
| 28 | 2018-19 | 51 |
| 37 | 2019-20 | 31 |
| 36 | 2020-21 | 38 |
| In progress | 2021-22 | In progress |
| 674 | Total | 672 |
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Club assists
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Season | Lionel Messi |
| 7 | 2009-10 | 11 |
| 16 | 2010-11 | 21 |
| 15 | 2011-12 | 29 |
| 12 | 2012-13 | 14 |
| 14 | 2013-14 | 11 |
| 21 | 2014-15 | 27 |
| 15 | 2015-16 | 23 |
| 11 | 2016-17 | 16 |
| 8 | 2017-18 | 18 |
| 10 | 2018-19 | 19 |
| 5 | 2019-20 | 25 |
| 5 | 2020-21 | 12 |
| In progress | 2021-22 | In progress |
| 139 | Total | 226 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Champions League stats
Source: dw.com
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Champions League stat | Lionel Messi |
| 176 | Appearances | 149 |
| 134 | Goals | 120 |
| 0.76 | Goals per game | 0.81 |
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: World Cup stats
| Cristiano Ronaldo | World Cup stat | Lionel Messi |
| 17 | Appearances | 19 |
| 7 | Goals | 6 |
| 0.4 | Goals per game | 0.3 |
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: International stats
Source: goal.com
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Stat | Lionel Messi |
| 180 | International caps | 151 |
| 111 | International goals | 76 |
| 0.6 | Goals per game | 0.5 |
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Titles
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Competition | Lionel Messi |
| 0 | World Cup | 0 |
| 1 | European Championship / Copa America | 1 |
| 0 | Olympics | 1 |
| 7 | League titles | 10 |
| 5 | Champions League | 4 |
| 4 | Club World Cup | 3 |
| 4 | National Cups* | 7 |
| 21 | Total | 26 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Individual awards
Source: theweek.co.uk
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Award | Lionel Messi |
| 5 | Ballon d’Or | 6 |
| 2 | The Best FIFA Men’s Player | 1 |
| 4 | European Golden Shoe | 6 |
| 0 | World Cup Golden Ball | 1 |
| 4 | UEFA Player of the Year | 3 |
| 14 | FIFPro World XI | 14 |
| 4 | Player of the Year (league) | 6 |
No doubt both players have continually delivered at the biggest stages. Ronaldo and Messi have changed the modern game with their skills and abilities. The only thing missing from their trophy cabinet is the FIFA World Cup trophy. They are the two greatest players of all time and thus, it will be very difficult for us to choose one amongst them. We are sure after going through the stats you might have choose your side.
