Let’s find out which one of the two superstars had the better stats last year.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has shaped one of the most controversial rivalries in the history of football. Deciding on who is the ultimate GOAT is still an ongoing debate. But, as fans constantly compare the two superstars, we need more specific stats to understand their recent forms.
Let’s check out Ronaldo vs Messi: The 2021 edition!
| Subject | Cristiano Ronaldo | Lionel Messi |
| Total Goals | 47 | 43 |
| Total assists | 7 | 18 |
| Club goals | 34 | 34 |
| International goals | 13 | 9 |
| Champions League goals | 6 | 7 |
| Minutes-per-goal in club football | 125 | 116 |
| Non-penalty goals | 37 | 37 |
| Hat-tricks | 2 | 1 |
| Free-kick goals | 0 | 5 |
| Team trophies | Coppa Italia + Supercoppa Italiana | Copa del Ray + Coppa America |
| Ballon d’Or rankings | 6th | 1st |
Two big transfers
Ronaldo and Messi both moved to new clubs in the summer transfer window. Ronaldo made a sensational return to Old Trafford while Messi left Barcelona after 21 years to join Paris Saint-Germain.
Here are Ronaldo and Messi’s league stats since their sensational summer transfers.