Who Has More Trophies: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo in 2022?

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are two of the greatest footballers of all time. They have both won multiple Ballon d’Or awards, and they are both considered to be among the best players to ever play the game. But who has won more trophies?

In this article, we will take a look at the trophies that Messi and Ronaldo have won throughout their careers. We will also discuss their respective legacies and try to determine who is the greatest player of all time.

So, who has won more trophies? Messi or Ronaldo?

Let’s find out.

| Player | Trophies | Club |
|—|—|—|
| Lionel Messi | 38 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 34 | Manchester United |
| Andres Iniesta | 35 | Vissel Kobe |

Club Trophies

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are two of the greatest footballers of all time, and their rivalry has been one of the most intense in sports history. Both players have won an unprecedented number of trophies at club level, and the debate over who has had the more successful career is sure to continue for many years to come.

In this article, we will take a look at the club trophies won by Messi and Ronaldo, and we will try to determine who has the edge in this particular area.

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi has won a total of 35 club trophies throughout his career. He has won 10 La Liga titles with Barcelona, 4 UEFA Champions League titles, 7 Copa del Rey titles, 3 Supercopa de Espaa titles, and 3 FIFA Club World Cups.

Messi’s most successful season at club level came in 2014-15, when he helped Barcelona win the treble of La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Champions League. He was also named the UEFA Player of the Year and the FIFA Ballon d’Or winner that year.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has won a total of 32 club trophies throughout his career. He has won 3 Premier League titles with Manchester United, 2 La Liga titles with Real Madrid, 5 UEFA Champions League titles, 4 Copa del Rey titles, 3 Supercopa de Espaa titles, and 3 FIFA Club World Cups.

Ronaldo’s most successful season at club level came in 2016-17, when he helped Real Madrid win the La Liga, the UEFA Champions League, and the UEFA Super Cup. He was also named the UEFA Player of the Year and the FIFA Ballon d’Or winner that year.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have both won an unprecedented number of club trophies. It is difficult to say definitively who has had the more successful career, as both players have achieved great things at the highest level. However, it is clear that both players are among the greatest footballers of all time.

International Trophies

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have also enjoyed great success at international level. Messi has won 10 trophies with Argentina, including the 2021 Copa Amrica. Ronaldo has won 5 trophies with Portugal, including the 2016 UEFA European Championship.

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi has won a total of 10 international trophies with Argentina. He has won the 2021 Copa Amrica, the 2008 Olympics, the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship, the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, the 2008 Toulon Tournament, the 2012 Summer Olympics, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the 2015 Copa Amrica, and the 2016 Copa Amrica Centenario.

Messi’s most successful international tournament came in 2021, when he helped Argentina win the Copa Amrica for the first time in 28 years. He was also named the Player of the Tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has won a total of 5 international trophies with Portugal. He has won the 2016 UEFA European Championship, the 2019 UEFA Nations League, the 2011 FIFA Confederations Cup, the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Ronaldo’s most successful international tournament came in 2016, when he helped Portugal win the UEFA European Championship for the first time in their history. He was also named the Player of the Tournament.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have both won an impressive number of international trophies. Messi has won more trophies overall, but Ronaldo has won more major trophies. However, it is difficult to say definitively who has had the more successful international career, as both players have achieved great things at the highest level.

Club Trophies

Lionel Messi has won more club trophies than Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi has won 35 club trophies, while Ronaldo has won 32.

Messi has won 10 La Liga titles, 7 Copa del Rey titles, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 4 UEFA Champions League titles, 3 UEFA Super Cups, and 3 FIFA Club World Cups.

Ronaldo has won 5 La Liga titles, 3 Premier League titles, 2 Serie A titles, 4 Copa del Rey titles, 3 FA Cups, 2 League Cups, 5 UEFA Champions League titles, 3 UEFA Super Cups, and 4 FIFA Club World Cups.

International Trophies

Messi has won more international trophies than Ronaldo. Messi has won 4 major international trophies, while Ronaldo has won 3.

Messi has won the Copa Amrica twice and the FIFA World Cup once. Ronaldo has won the UEFA European Championship twice and the UEFA Nations League once.

Individual Awards

Messi has won more individual awards than Ronaldo. Messi has won 77 individual awards, while Ronaldo has won 60.

Messi has won the Ballon d’Or a record seven times, the FIFA World Player of the Year award five times, the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award six times, and the Pichichi Trophy a record six times.

Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or five times, the FIFA World Player of the Year award once, the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award once, and the Pichichi Trophy four times.

Overall Comparison

Messi has won more trophies than Ronaldo, both at club level and international level. He has also won more individual awards than Ronaldo.

However, it is important to note that Ronaldo has played for more clubs than Messi. Ronaldo has played for six clubs, while Messi has only played for two. This means that Ronaldo has had more opportunities to win trophies.

Overall, it is a close contest between Messi and Ronaldo. Both players are among the greatest footballers of all time, and they have both won an incredible number of trophies.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are two of the greatest footballers of all time. They have both won an incredible number of trophies, both at club level and international level.

Messi has won more trophies than Ronaldo, but Ronaldo has played for more clubs. Ultimately, the debate over who is the greatest footballer of all time is a matter of opinion.

Q: Who has more trophies, Messi or Ronaldo in 2022?

A: As of 2022, Lionel Messi has won 35 trophies, while Cristiano Ronaldo has won 32 trophies. This includes both club and international trophies.

Q: What are the most important trophies that Messi and Ronaldo have won?

A: For Messi, the most important trophies include the Ballon d’Or (7), the UEFA Champions League (4), and the Copa Amrica (1). For Ronaldo, the most important trophies include the Ballon d’Or (5), the UEFA Champions League (5), and the Euro (2).

Q: Who has won more Ballon d’Or awards, Messi or Ronaldo?

A: Messi has won the Ballon d’Or award a record seven times, while Ronaldo has won it five times.

Q: Who has won more UEFA Champions League titles, Messi or Ronaldo?

A: Messi has won the UEFA Champions League four times, while Ronaldo has won it five times.

Q: Who has won more Copa Amrica titles, Messi or Ronaldo?

A: Messi has won the Copa Amrica once, while Ronaldo has never won it.

Q: Who has won more Euro titles, Messi or Ronaldo?

A: Ronaldo has won the Euro twice, while Messi has never won it.

Q: Who is the better player, Messi or Ronaldo?

A: This is a matter of opinion, and there is no definitive answer. Some people believe that Messi is the better player, while others believe that Ronaldo is the better player. Ultimately, the best player is the one who wins the most trophies.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are two of the greatest footballers of all time. They have both won numerous trophies at club and international level, and they are constantly being compared to each other. However, there is no definitive answer to the question of who has more trophies. Both players have achieved incredible things in their careers, and they will continue to be debated for many years to come.

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