Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Career Stats, Goals, Awards & Honors

By Damon Salvadore First Posted: May 30, 2015 12:00 PM EDT

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are being compared in just about every facet of the game of soccer. Widely regarded as the two best soccer players in the world, this rivalry runs deep.

Messi and Ronaldo each play in the Spanish Premier League while they have each shown off their talents in the FIFA World Cup as well. Messi is presently with Barcelona while Ronaldo is a member of Real Madrid. But, who is better? That's for you to decide.

Here we compare Messi and Ronaldo by career stats, championships and notable awards.

League Stats

Ronaldo with Sporting CP

2002-03

Ronaldo: 25 games, 3 goals, 6 assists

Ronaldo with Manchester United

2003-04

Ronaldo: 29 games, 4 goals, 4 assists

2004-05

Messi: 7 games, 1 goal
Ronaldo: 33 games, 5 goals, 3 assists

2005-06

Messi: 17 games, 6 goals
Ronaldo: 33 games, 9 goals, 6 assists

2006-07

Messi: 26 games, 14 goals, 2 assists
Ronaldo: 34 games, 17 goals, 9 assists

2007-08

Messi: 28 games, 10 goals, 12 assists
Ronaldo: 34 games, 31 goals, 6 assists

2008-09

Messi: 31 games, 23 goals, 11 assists
Ronaldo: 33 games, 18 goals, 6 assists

Ronaldo with Real Madrid

2009-2010

Messi: 35 games, 34 goals, 10 assists
Ronaldo: 29 games, 26 goals, 7 assists

2010-2011

Messi: 33 games, 31 goals, 18 assists
Ronaldo: 34 games, 40 goals, 10 assists

2011-2012

Messi: 37 games, 50 goals, 15 assists
Ronaldo: 38 games, 46 goals, 12 assists

2012-2013

Messi: 32 games, 46 goals, 12 assists
Ronaldo: 34 games, 34 goals, 10 assists

2013-2014

Messi: 31 games, 28 goals, 11 assists
Ronaldo: 30 games, 31 goals, 9 assists

2014-2015

Messi: 38 games, 43 goals, 18 assists
Ronaldo: 35 games, 48 goals, 16 assists

2015-2016

Messi: 8 games, 5 goals, 4 assists
Ronaldo: 16 games, 12 goals, 4 assists

Overall League Stats

Ronaldo (Manchester United): 196 games, 84 goals, 12 assists
Ronaldo (Real Madrid): 213 games, 237 goals, 64 assists
Ronaldo (Sporting CP): 25 games, 3 goals, 6 assists
Ronaldo Overall: 424 games, 320 goals, 82 assists
Messi: 323 games, 291 goals, 110 assists