The intriguing pursuit of the all-time goal record continues to unfold as both Ronaldo and Messi exhibit their goal-scoring prowess for Al Nassr and Inter Miami respectively. In their recent showcases, these global icons demonstrated their striking capabilities consecutively, adding to the drama of their ongoing race.

Ronaldo has 847 career goals

In the scintillating clash against Al Fateh on August 26, 2023, Ronaldo etched his name in the annals of Al Nassr’s history with an impressive hat-trick. This feat swelled CR7’s tally to 23 goals in the nascent 2023/24 season and further bolstered his monumental career total to 847 goals across 1177 official matches. Of this staggering count, 309 goals were executed through his aerial prowess (149 with his head) and artful left foot (160), a testament to his versatility. Ronaldo’s prolific tally encompasses contributions to Al Nassr (23), Real Madrid (450), Man Utd (145), Juventus (101), Sporting Lisbon (5), and Portugal (123).

In a dazzling debut for Inter Miami in the MLS arena, Messi spearheaded his team to a 2-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls, notching his 11th goal in just eight appearances. This impressive addition further embellishes Messi’s remarkable career portfolio of 818 goals in 1036 official matches. These goals were meticulously amassed across his tenures with Barcelona (672), PSG (32), Inter Miami (11), and Argentina (103).

The total number of goals in Messi’s career is 29 goals less than Ronaldo’s

Presently, Messi trails Ronaldo’s record by a margin of 29 goals. In terms of goals per match, Messi boasts a higher ratio at 0.789 goals/match, while Ronaldo’s stands slightly lower at 0.719 goals/match.

Ronaldo (847) and Messi (818) occupy the pinnacle of all-time scorers

In the grand tapestry of history’s prolific goal-scorers, Ronaldo (847) and Messi (818) occupy the pinnacle. In their wake, formidable names like Bican (805), Pele (757), and Romario (745) trail, emblematic of the extraordinary heights these two luminaries have attained.