ARGThe playmaker
LionelMessi
The art of possibility.
38
Goals2008/2009 · All club competitions51 appearances · 3,901 minutes
CLUB SEASON IN FOCUS
Messi vs Ronaldo 2008/2009: Season Goals & Stats
2008/2009 club season: Messi 38 goals and 17 assists; Ronaldo 26 goals and 9 assists. Compare appearances, minutes and scoring rates.
2008/2009
Season statistics
All club competitions
Leads this stat
| LionelMessi | Statistic | CristianoRonaldo |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Goals | 26 |
| 17 | Assists | 9 |
| 55 | Goals + assists | 35 |
| 51 | Appearances | 53 |
| 3,901 | Minutes played | 4,322 |
| 0.75 | Goals per appearance | 0.49 |
| 0.88 | Goals per 90 minutes | 0.54 |
| 1.27 | Goals + assists per 90 | 0.73 |
| 102.7 | Minutes per goal | 166.2 |
Source: 2008/2009 club-season sourceSource reviewed 29 September 2026.
Source & definition
Club competitions only. National-team matches and club friendlies are excluded.
These figures describe one club season, not the sum of two calendar years. Assists follow the linked source’s definitions. A dash means the rate has no valid denominator.
Lower minutes per goal is better
Calendar years & competition breakdowns
Calendar years run from January to December. Explore either year separately for club and country totals.