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LionelMessi
126
TOTAL GOALSInternational
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL
Messi vs Ronaldo International Goals & Assists — 2026
International records: Messi 126 goals and 67 assists; Ronaldo 146 goals and 37 assists. Updated 6 October 2026. See the counting rules and sources.
Reviewed baseline: 21 September 2026. Later totals include the dated matches in the update log; unlisted dates have not been verified. Scoring breakdowns include verified match details; incomplete classifications are marked separately. Assist definitions may differ between providers. View update log ↗
STATISTICAL COMPARISON
International statistics
Leads this statBoth starred = tiedLower minutes per goal is better
| LIONEL MESSI | INTERNATIONAL | CRISTIANO RONALDO |
|---|---|---|
126 | Goals | 146 |
67 | Assists | 37 |
208 | Appearances | 234 |
17,202 | Minutes played | 18,620 |
193 | Goals + assists | 183 |
0.61 | Goals per appearance | 0.62 |
0.66 | Goals per 90 minutes | 0.71 |
1.01 | Goals + assists per 90 | 0.88 |
136.5 | Minutes per goal | 127.5 |
Definitions and sources are in our methodology.Football statistics glossary
Messi vs Ronaldo App · International football · Published match updates · World Cup
How many international assists does Ronaldo have?
Ronaldo has 37 international assists in this dataset. Updated 6 October 2026. Assist totals follow the named provider’s definition.
Why can international assist totals differ?
Assist totals depend on the matches covered and the provider’s definition of the final action before a goal. Compare definitions and cutoff dates. Our baseline source and later match additions are documented separately.
Do international friendlies and club friendlies count?
Career totals include senior competitive club games and recognized senior A internationals, including international friendlies. Club friendlies, exhibitions, youth/reserve games and shootout kicks are excluded.
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Reading the comparison: International football
Ronaldo leads the goal total by 20. Per 90 minutes: Messi 0.66, Ronaldo 0.71.
The same player leads both the total and the scoring rate.
These calculations use the table’s goals and playing sample. Rates do not adjust for opponents, teammates or role.
Senior Argentina and Portugal games, including recognized A-international friendlies. Youth and Olympic teams excluded. Post-baseline matches and provider definitions are listed in the public update log. Scoring breakdowns have individual coverage notes. Statistics cover the stated period; overlapping categories should not be added together.
READING THE DATA
In this international football comparison, Messi has 126 goals and 67 assists in 208 appearances. Ronaldo has 146 goals and 37 assists in 234 appearances. Updated 6 October 2026. Senior Argentina and Portugal games, including recognized A-international friendlies. Youth and Olympic teams excluded. Post-baseline matches and provider definitions are listed in the public update log. Scoring breakdowns have individual coverage notes. Check each scoring breakdown's individual coverage notes.