Who Has More Goals: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are two of the greatest footballers of all time. They have both won the Ballon d’Or award a record seven times, and they are the two highest goalscorers in the history of men’s international football. But who has scored more goals, Messi or Ronaldo?

In this article, we will take a closer look at the goalscoring records of Messi and Ronaldo. We will examine their overall goalscoring records, their goalscoring records in different competitions, and their goalscoring records against each other. We will also try to determine who is the greatest goalscorer of all time.

So, who has scored more goals, Messi or Ronaldo? Let’s find out!

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Player Goals Club
Lionel Messi 769 Barcelona
Cristiano Ronaldo 760 Manchester United

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Overall Goals

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are two of the greatest footballers of all time. They have both won the Ballon d’Or, the FIFA World Player of the Year, and the European Golden Shoe multiple times. They are also the two highest-scoring players in the history of football.

Messi’s all-time goals tally

Lionel Messi has scored a total of 769 goals in his professional career. He has scored 672 goals for Barcelona, 76 goals for Argentina, and 1 goal for Newell’s Old Boys.

Ronaldo’s all-time goals tally

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a total of 801 goals in his professional career. He has scored 450 goals for Real Madrid, 101 goals for Manchester United, 115 goals for Juventus, and 32 goals for Portugal.

Comparison of Messi and Ronaldo’s goals across competitions

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have both scored goals in a variety of competitions. The table below shows a comparison of their goals across competitions.

| Competition | Messi | Ronaldo |
|—|—|—|
| La Liga | 672 | 450 |
| Champions League | 120 | 134 |
| Copa del Rey | 56 | 17 |
| Serie A | 115 | 101 |
| Premier League | 14 | 84 |
| International | 76 | 115 |

As you can see, Lionel Messi has scored more goals than Cristiano Ronaldo in La Liga, the Champions League, and the Copa del Rey. However, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more goals than Lionel Messi in Serie A and the Premier League.

Who has the most goals in the history of football?

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the two highest-scoring players in the history of football. Messi has scored 769 goals, while Ronaldo has scored 801 goals. However, it is important to note that Messi has played fewer games than Ronaldo. Messi has played 922 games, while Ronaldo has played 1,035 games.

If we take into account the number of games played, Lionel Messi has a better goals-per-game ratio than Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi has scored 0.83 goals per game, while Ronaldo has scored 0.77 goals per game.

Goals per Game

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have both scored a lot of goals in their careers. However, they have different goals-per-game ratios.

Messi’s goals per game ratio

Lionel Messi has a goals-per-game ratio of 0.83. This means that he has scored an average of 0.83 goals per game in his career.

Ronaldo’s goals per game ratio

Cristiano Ronaldo has a goals-per-game ratio of 0.77. This means that he has scored an average of 0.77 goals per game in his career.

Comparison of Messi and Ronaldo’s goals per game across competitions

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have both scored a lot of goals in a variety of competitions. The table below shows a comparison of their goals-per-game ratios across competitions.

| Competition | Messi | Ronaldo |
|—|—|—|
| La Liga | 0.81 | 0.89 |
| Champions League | 0.83 | 0.79 |
| Copa del Rey | 0.91 | 0.59 |
| Serie A | 0.92 | 0.80 |
| Premier League | 0.57 | 0.87 |
| International | 0.87 | 0.94 |

As you can see, Lionel Messi has a better goals-per-game ratio than Cristiano Ronaldo in La Liga, the Champions League, and the Copa del Rey. However, Cristiano Ronaldo has a better goals-per-game ratio than Lionel Messi in Serie A and the Premier League.

Who has the best goals per game ratio in the history of football?

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the two highest-scoring players in the history of football. However, they have different goals-per-game ratios.

Lionel Messi has a goals-per-game ratio of 0.83, while Cristiano Ronaldo has a goals-per-game ratio of 0.77. This means that Lionel Messi has a better goals-per-game ratio than Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are two of the greatest footballers of all time. They

3. Hat-Tricks

A hat-trick is a term used in association football to describe a player scoring three goals in a single match. It is considered to be one of the most difficult feats to achieve in the sport, and is often celebrated by the player and their team.

Messi’s hat-tricks

Lionel Messi has scored a total of 56 hat-tricks in his club career, all for Barcelona. He has scored hat-tricks in all competitions that he has played in, including La Liga, the Copa del Rey, the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.

Messi’s most famous hat-trick came in the 2011 Champions League final against Manchester United. He scored all three goals in a 3-1 victory for Barcelona, which secured them their first Champions League title in 14 years.

Other notable hat-tricks by Messi include:

  • A four-goal haul against Arsenal in the 2010-11 Champions League group stage
  • A hat-trick against Real Madrid in the 2017 Copa del Rey final
  • A hat-trick against Bayern Munich in the 2015 Champions League semi-final

Ronaldo’s hat-tricks

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a total of 60 hat-tricks in his club career, all for Real Madrid and Manchester United. He has scored hat-tricks in all competitions that he has played in, including La Liga, the Copa del Rey, the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.

Ronaldo’s most famous hat-trick came in the 2017 Champions League final against Juventus. He scored all three goals in a 4-1 victory for Real Madrid, which secured them their third consecutive Champions League title.

Other notable hat-tricks by Ronaldo include:

  • A five-goal haul against Granada in the 2014-15 La Liga season
  • A hat-trick against Bayern Munich in the 2016 Champions League quarter-final
  • A hat-trick against Atltico Madrid in the 2014 Champions League final

Comparison of Messi and Ronaldo’s hat-tricks across competitions

The following table compares the number of hat-tricks scored by Messi and Ronaldo across all competitions:

| Competition | Messi | Ronaldo |
|—|—|—|
| La Liga | 36 | 45 |
| Copa del Rey | 14 | 11 |
| Champions League | 8 | 10 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 3 | 1 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 56 | 60 |

As can be seen from the table, Messi has scored more hat-tricks in La Liga and the Copa del Rey, while Ronaldo has scored more hat-tricks in the Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup. However, overall, Messi and Ronaldo have scored a similar number of hat-tricks.

Who has the most hat-tricks in the history of football?

According to the Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF), Lionel Messi has scored the most hat-tricks in the history of football, with 56. Ronaldo is in second place with 60 hat-tricks.

The following table lists the top 10 players with the most hat-tricks in the history of football:

| Rank | Player | Hat-tricks |
|—|—|—|
| 1 | Lionel Messi | 56 |
| 2 | Cristiano Ronaldo | 60 |
| 3 | Alfredo Di Stfano | 46 |
| 4 | Ferenc Pusks | 45 |
| 5 | Gerd Mller | 42 |
| 6 | Romrio | 41 |
| 7 | Pel | 38 |
| 8 | Eusbio | 37 |
| 9 | Alan Shearer | 36 |
| 10 | Thierry Henry | 35 |

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are two of the greatest players of all time, and they have both scored a remarkable number of hat-tricks. However, it is difficult to say definitively who has the most hat-tricks in the history of football, as there is no definitive record of all hat-tricks scored. Nevertheless, both Messi and Ronaldo are sure to continue to add to their tally in the years to come.

Q: Who has scored more goals in their career, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?

A: Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more goals in his career than Lionel Messi. Ronaldo has scored 805 goals for club and country, while Messi has scored 759 goals.

Q: How many goals has Messi scored for Barcelona?

A: Messi has scored 672 goals for Barcelona. He is the club’s all-time leading goalscorer.

Q: How many goals has Ronaldo scored for Real Madrid?

A: Ronaldo has scored 450 goals for Real Madrid. He is the club’s all-time leading goalscorer.

Q: Who has scored more goals in the Champions League, Messi or Ronaldo?

A: Ronaldo has scored more goals in the Champions League than Messi. Ronaldo has scored 140 goals in the Champions League, while Messi has scored 125 goals.

Q: Who has scored more goals in international football, Messi or Ronaldo?

A: Ronaldo has scored more goals in international football than Messi. Ronaldo has scored 115 goals for Portugal, while Messi has scored 86 goals for Argentina.

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

A: There is no definitive answer to this question. Both Messi and Ronaldo are phenomenal goalscorers, and it is difficult to say who is better. However, Ronaldo has scored more goals overall, and he has also scored more goals in the Champions League and in international football.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are two of the greatest footballers of all time. They have both won multiple Ballon d’Or awards and have scored an incredible number of goals. However, there is still a debate over who is the better player. Some people believe that Messi is the better player because he is more creative and has a better dribbling ability. Others believe that Ronaldo is the better player because he is more clinical in front of goal and has a better scoring record. Ultimately, the debate over who is the better player is likely to continue for many years to come.

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