Cristiano Ronaldo vs Diego Maradona: Who is the GOAT?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal
Diego Maradona
Argentina
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The Cristiano Ronaldo vs Diego Maradona GOAT debate is one of the most iconic in soccer history. Compare their complete career stats, championships, individual awards, and head-to-head records side by side. Who leads in more categories? Who had the better peak? Cast your vote and settle the soccer GOAT debate once and for all.
Compare Players
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal
Diego Maradona
Argentina
Head-to-Head Score
Ronaldo
16
Maradona
3
Out of 19 statistical categories
Why They're GOATs
Why
Ronaldo is a GOAT
- β½916 career goals
- π5x Ballon d'Or winner
- π 5x Champions League winner
- π―263 career assists
- π135 international goals
Why
Maradona is a GOAT
- π1x World Cup champion
Skills Comparison
Career Peak Season
Best Goals in a single season
Ronaldo
61
2013-14
BESTMaradona
28
1980-81
Detailed Statistics
Scoring
Playmaking
Trophies
Awards
International
Longevity
Discipline
Goals Over Time
Comparing players by career season (Year 1 = rookie season)
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The GOAT Verdict
In the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Diego Maradona GOAT debate, the numbers tell a compelling story. Across 19 statistical categories, Cristiano Ronaldo leads in 16 categories while Diego Maradona leads in 3.
Looking at peak performance in Goals, Cristiano Ronaldo reached 61 in 2014, while Diego Maradona hit 28 in 1981.
Ultimately, the soccer GOAT debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona comes down to what you value most: raw statistics, championships, longevity, or peak dominance. Cast your vote above and see how the community weighs in on this legendary soccer rivalry.
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