ArgentinaNo. 10
LionelMessi
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TOTAL GOALS2026
2026 · YEAR TO DATE
2026 statistics.
Goals, assists, appearances and playing minutes from 1 January through 21 September 2026. The year is still in progress.
Updated 21 September 2026Sources & definitions
PortugalNo. 7
CristianoRonaldo
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TOTAL GOALS2026
STATISTICAL COMPARISON
2026 statistics
Leads this statBoth starred = tiedLower minutes per goal is better
| LIONEL MESSI | 2026 | CRISTIANO RONALDO |
|---|---|---|
34 | 22 | |
17 | 1 | |
39 | 36 | |
3,304 | 2,920 | |
51 | 23 | |
0.87 | 0.61 | |
0.93 | 0.68 | |
1.39 | 0.71 | |
97.2 | 132.7 |
Select a statistic to see its definition and source.How we count
Calendar year to date: 1 January to 21 September 2026. Includes senior club and country; 2026 is not a completed year. Statistics cover the stated period; overlapping categories should not be added together.
READING THE DATA
In this 2026 club and country comparison, Messi has 34 goals and 17 assists in 39 appearances. Ronaldo has 22 goals and 1 assists in 36 appearances. Updated 21 September 2026. Calendar year to date: 1 January to 21 September 2026. Includes senior club and country; 2026 is not a completed year.