Here’s a comparison of Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi based on recent/career stats, trophies, and strengths. These numbers are approximate and subject to updates as both are still active.
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⚽ Career Totals & Goalscoring
Metric Ronaldo Messi
Total competitive goals ~ 900+ (club + country) ~ 780‑850+
Goals per game (club + country) ~ 0.73 ~ 0.79
Hat‑tricks ~ 66 ~ 57‑60
Penalties scored More for Ronaldo (large number) ~160‑170 Less, ~100‑110
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🏆 Trophies & Individual Awards
Category Messi Ronaldo
Major club + country trophies Messi leads; includes World Cup (2022), Copa América, etc. Ronaldo has more Champions League titles, league titles in several countries, etc.
Ballon d’Or 8 5
International tournaments Messi: World Cup, Copa América, etc. Ronaldo: European Championship, Nations League etc.
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🔎 Strengths & Play Styles
Ronaldo: Exceptional athleticism, headed goals, strong with both feet, professionalism, goal-poacher instincts, consistency over different leagues.
Messi: Dribbling, creativity, assists, playmaking, vision, efficiency, consistency especially in tight spaces, ability to both score and create.
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If you like, I can pull up an up‑to‑date detailed breakdown (with recent seasons or specific competitions) so you can see who is leading in
John
34 days agoHere’s a comparison of Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi based on recent/career stats, trophies, and strengths. These numbers are approximate and subject to updates as both are still active.
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⚽ Career Totals & Goalscoring
Metric Ronaldo Messi
Total competitive goals ~ 900+ (club + country) ~ 780‑850+
Goals per game (club + country) ~ 0.73 ~ 0.79
Hat‑tricks ~ 66 ~ 57‑60
Penalties scored More for Ronaldo (large number) ~160‑170 Less, ~100‑110
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🏆 Trophies & Individual Awards
Category Messi Ronaldo
Major club + country trophies Messi leads; includes World Cup (2022), Copa América, etc. Ronaldo has more Champions League titles, league titles in several countries, etc.
Ballon d’Or 8 5
International tournaments Messi: World Cup, Copa América, etc. Ronaldo: European Championship, Nations League etc.
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🔎 Strengths & Play Styles
Ronaldo: Exceptional athleticism, headed goals, strong with both feet, professionalism, goal-poacher instincts, consistency over different leagues.
Messi: Dribbling, creativity, assists, playmaking, vision, efficiency, consistency especially in tight spaces, ability to both score and create.
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If you like, I can pull up an up‑to‑date detailed breakdown (with recent seasons or specific competitions) so you can see who is leading in
“recent form.” Do you want that?