Messi and Ronaldo undoubtedly stand as the supreme players of their generation. Together, they’ve amassed a staggering tally of over 1500 career goals, accompanied by an array of breathtaking skills and game-changing performances. Their achievements include a combined total of nine Champions League titles, 17 domestic league championships, two senior international tournament victories, and an abundance of other collective and individual honors.
Ronaldo and his colleague are absolutely trophy winner
Now in the latter stages of their careers, with Messi in the United States and Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, they continue to add to their collection of trophies. While many attempt to argue for one over the other, Messi and Ronaldo generally steer clear of controversy and seem to hold mutual respect. So, which of the two legends possesses the more extensive array of accolades? We’ll delve into both their team and individual accomplishments to find out.
The 2 goat seem to avoid any war or comparison
Cristiano Ronaldo
Team Domestic
Premier League: 3 (2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09)
La Liga: 2 (2011-12, 2016-17)Serie A: 2 (2018-19, 2019-20)
English League Cup: 2 (2005-06, 2008-09)
FA Cup: 1 (2003-04)
Copa Del Rey: 2 (2010-11, 2013-14)
Coppa Italia: 1 (2020-21)
Portuguese Super Cup: 1 (2002)
Community Shield: 1 (2007)
Spanish Super Cup: 2 (2013, 2018)
Italian Super Cup: 2 (2019, 2021)
Continental Champions League: 5 (2007-08, 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18)
UEFA Super Cup: 2 (2014, 2017)
Arab Club Champions Cup (2023)
Other
FIFA Club World Cup: 4 (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017)
International
UEFA European Championship: 1 (2016)
UEFA Nations League: 1 (2019)
Total: 33
Individual
Ballon d’Or: 5 (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017)
FIFA World Player of the Year/The Best FIFA Men’s Player: 3 (2008, 2016, 2017)
UEFA Best Player in Europe: 3 (2014, 2016, 2017)
Total: 11
Mr. Champion League deserve to be one of the GOAT
Lionel Messi
Team Domestic
La Liga: 10 (2004-05, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19)
Ligue 1: 2 (2021-22, 2022-23)
Copa Del Rey: 7 (2008-09, 2011-12, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2020-21)
Spanish Super Cup: 8 (2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2019)
Trophee des Champions: 1 (2022)
Continental Champions League: 4 (2005-06, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15)
Leagues Cup x 1 (2023)
UEFA Super Cup: 3 (2009, 2011, 2015)
Other
FIFA Club World Cup: 3 (2009, 2011, 2015)
International
World Cup: 1 (2022)
Copa America: 1 (2021)
Olympics: 1 (2008)
Total: 42
Individual
Ballon d’Or: 7 (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021)
FIFA World Player of the Year/The Best FIFA Men’s Player: 3 (2009, 2019, 2022)
FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: 2 (2014, 2022)
UEFA Best Player in Europe: 2 (2011, 2015)
Total: 14
What a giant trophy cabinet