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CAREER MILESTONES
Messi vs Ronaldo Records: The Race to 1,000 Goals
Career goals and the distance to 1,000. These are present totals, not predictions about when either player will reach the milestone. Data cutoff: 2026-10-29.
Inter Miami / Al Nassr
Career totals through 29 October 2026
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: Career overview
Ronaldo leads the goal total by 49. Per 90 minutes: Messi 0.87, Ronaldo 0.81.
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
Career statistics
Leads this statBoth starred = tiedLower minutes per goal is better
| LIONEL MESSI | CAREER | CRISTIANO RONALDO |
|---|---|---|
936 | Goals | 985 |
427 | Assists | 261 |
1,183 | Appearances | 1,343 |
97,321 | Minutes played | 109,812 |
1,363 | Goals + assists | 1,246 |
0.79 | Goals per appearance | 0.73 |
0.87 | Goals per 90 minutes | 0.81 |
1.26 | Goals + assists per 90 | 1.02 |
104.0 | Minutes per goal | 111.5 |
Definitions and sources are in our methodology.Football statistics glossary
Senior competitive club games and senior internationals, including A-international friendlies. Club friendlies, youth games and shootouts 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 career overview comparison, Messi has 936 goals and 427 assists in 1183 appearances. Ronaldo has 985 goals and 261 assists in 1343 appearances. Updated 29 October 2026. Senior competitive club games and senior internationals, including A-international friendlies. Club friendlies, youth games and shootouts 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.
The comparison boundaries
Senior competitive club games and senior internationals, including A-international friendlies. Club friendlies, youth games and shootouts excluded. 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.