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LionelMessi
571
TOTAL GOALSAll leagues
DOMESTIC LEAGUE CAREERS
Messi vs Ronaldo League Goals Across All Clubs
Every top-flight domestic league across their club careers. Cups and MLS playoffs are excluded from this league comparison. Data cutoff: 2026-10-29.
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 ↗
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Goals
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Reading the comparison: Domestic league careers
Ronaldo leads the goal total by 37. Per 90 minutes: Messi 0.95, Ronaldo 0.88.
The total and rate have different leaders: Messi leads on scoring rate.
These calculations use the table’s goals and playing sample. Rates do not adjust for opponents, teammates or role.
STATISTICAL COMPARISON
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Leads this statBoth starred = tiedLower minutes per goal is better
| LIONEL MESSI | ALL LEAGUES | CRISTIANO RONALDO |
|---|---|---|
571 | Goals | 608 |
262 | Assists | 162 |
660 | Appearances | 768 |
53,907 | Minutes played | 62,245 |
833 | Goals + assists | 770 |
0.87 | Goals per appearance | 0.79 |
0.95 | Goals per 90 minutes | 0.88 |
1.39 | Goals + assists per 90 | 1.11 |
94.4 | Minutes per goal | 102.4 |
Definitions and sources are in our methodology.Football statistics glossary
Domestic top-flight league games across all clubs. MLS playoffs are counted separately from regular-season league matches by this source. 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 domestic league careers comparison, Messi has 571 goals and 262 assists in 660 appearances. Ronaldo has 608 goals and 162 assists in 768 appearances. Updated 29 October 2026. Domestic top-flight league games across all clubs. MLS playoffs are counted separately from regular-season league matches by this source. 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.
The comparison boundaries
Domestic top-flight league games across all clubs. MLS playoffs are counted separately from regular-season league matches by this source. Post-baseline matches and provider definitions are listed in the public update log. Scoring breakdowns have individual coverage notes.
Goals per 90 minutes
Goals × 90 ÷ minutes played within this same scope.
Where the figures come from
Secondary statistical reference, reviewed 21 September 2026. Career assists and minutes follow this source's definitions; the figures are not represented as an official live feed.