ArgentinaNo. 10
LionelMessi
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TOTAL GOALSInternational
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL
Argentina & Portugal.
Argentina and Portugal. Senior international goals and assists through September 2026, including recognized A-international friendlies.
Updated 21 September 2026Sources & definitions
PortugalNo. 7
CristianoRonaldo
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TOTAL GOALSInternational
STATISTICAL COMPARISON
International statistics
Leads this statBoth starred = tiedLower minutes per goal is better
| LIONEL MESSI | INTERNATIONAL | CRISTIANO RONALDO |
|---|---|---|
125 | 146 | |
65 | 37 | |
207 | 233 | |
17,112 | 18,553 | |
190 | 183 | |
0.60 | 0.63 | |
0.66 | 0.71 | |
1.00 | 0.89 | |
136.9 | 127.1 |
Select a statistic to see its definition and source.How we count
Senior Argentina and Portugal games, including recognized A-international friendlies. Youth and Olympic teams excluded. Statistics cover the stated period; overlapping categories should not be added together.
READING THE DATA
In this international football comparison, Messi has 125 goals and 65 assists in 207 appearances. Ronaldo has 146 goals and 37 assists in 233 appearances. Updated 21 September 2026. Senior Argentina and Portugal games, including recognized A-international friendlies. Youth and Olympic teams excluded.