Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Who is the GOAT?
Lionel Messi
Argentina
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal
β½ Soccer β’ Career Comparison
The Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo 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
Lionel Messi
Argentina
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal
Head-to-Head Score
Messi
9
Ties
1
Ronaldo
9
Out of 19 statistical categories
Why They're GOATs
Why
Messi is a GOAT
- β½838 career goals
- π8x Ballon d'Or winner
- π1x World Cup champion
- π 4x Champions League winner
- π―374 career assists
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
Skills Comparison
Career Peak Season
Best Goals in a single season
Messi
73
2011-12
BESTRonaldo
61
2013-14
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 Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate, the numbers tell a compelling story. Across 19 statistical categories, Lionel Messi leads in 9 categories while Cristiano Ronaldo leads in 9, with 1 tied.
Looking at peak performance in Goals, Lionel Messi reached 73 in 2012, while Cristiano Ronaldo hit 61 in 2014.
Ultimately, the soccer GOAT debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo 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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