Comparison of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the Last Decade, Who Is the Best?

A decade has passed, but there is no conclusion from the debate over who is the best between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. This statistic might be taken into consideration to answer it.

 Messi and Ronaldo began to be compared often when they competed for the first time in the Ballon d'Or awards. Until finally Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric ended his hegemony in 2018.

This year, Lionel Messi was declared the winner of the Ballon d'Or. Thus, the man from Argentina has a collection of more trophies than Ronaldo. But the debate continues today.

a number of important statistics that can be used as a reference for Bolaneters to determine the best player. Messi or Ronaldo? Scroll down to read full information.

Goals at Club level

Lionel Messi 522 - 478 Cristiano Ronaldo

Extraordinary acquisition. From this, it is known that Messi is 50 goals ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Also note that Messi has an average of 52 goals per year. While Ronaldo only scores 48 goals per year.

Messi's best achievement occurred in 2012, where he successfully bagged 79 goals. While Ronaldo's best era was seen in 2013 with a collection of 58 goals while still strengthening Real Madrid.

Assist at Club Level

Lionel Messi 205-140 Cristiano Ronaldo

Again, this is an extraordinary number. Ronaldo is still trying to match his rivals. However, as you age, Ronaldo's quality begins to look down.

But Ronaldo's own assist rate is actually not the main one. Because he is known to be more reliable in matters of scoring goals. While Messi is able to do both of these things.

Trophy for the Club

 Lionel Messi 23-17 Cristiano Ronaldo

Messi again outperformed the Portuguese star. He successfully presented 23 trophies for Barcelona, seven of which came from the La Liga event.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo was only able to win three league titles (two from La Liga and one Serie A). However, he deserves to be arrogant when discussing the acquisition of the trophy from the Champions League.

Ronaldo has won four Champions League trophies throughout his career (2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018) in this decade. Whereas Messi was only able to reach two (2011 and 2015).

International Level Goals

Lionel Messi 57 - 77 Cristiano Ronaldo

If Messi excels at club level, this is not the case when appearing with the national team. In the international stage, Ronaldo looks superior to the Argentine star.

Ronaldo managed to record 77 goals with the Portugal national team. More than 20 goals from Messi for the Argentine national team. 

Trophy at the International Level

Lionel Messi 0-2 Cristiano Ronaldo

Again, Ronaldo is superior at the international level. He has already donated two trophies to Portugal, each from the 2016 European Cup and the 2019 UEFA League League.

Meanwhile, Messi has never presented a prestigious title for Argentina. His best achievement to date has been reaching the finals at the 2014 World Cup and the 2015 and 2016 Copa America.

But that does not mean Messi's achievements on the international stage are really 'clean'. In 2008, he helped the team nicknamed Albiceleste win the Olympics in the sport of soccer. 

Ballon d'Or Trophy and Rating

Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi 5 - 4 Cristiano Ronaldo

Both had had the same Ballon d'Or trophy. Until then Messi won it again in 2019. In total, this is the sixth Ballon d'Or Messi trophy. 

Rating 

Lionel Messi 8.62 - 8.05 Cristiano Ronaldo

The leading statistical site, Whoscored, recorded Messi and Ronaldo ratings in the past decade. And if totaled, Messi is known to have better numbers than Ronaldo. 

Conclusion 

Lionel Messi 5 -2 Cristiano Ronaldo
From some of the categories above, it can be said that Messi was more successful than Ronaldo in the past decade. But its superiority only applies at the club level.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo is more successful than Messi on the international stage. Both in goal and trophy achievement.
As time went on, Messi and Ronaldo also grew older. In the next few years, the two players will close their careers in the world of professional football.Lionel Messi 5 -2 Cristiano Ronaldo
From some of the categories above, it can be said that Messi was more successful than Ronaldo in the past decade. But its superiority only applies at the club level.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo is more successful than Messi on the international stage. Both in goal and trophy achievement.
As time went on, Messi and Ronaldo also grew older. In the next few years, the two players will close their careers in the world of professional football.

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