Comparing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's stats at the same age

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By Kobe Tong

Updated Oct 31, 2023

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been in direct competition for almost two decades, but who has the best stats at the same age?

Messi and Ronaldo's careers have run parallel and they are considered two of the greatest players of all time, but the age difference between them makes direct comparisons challenging.
Ronaldo has an impressive goal record, with 762 goals from 1043 appearances by his 36th birthday, along with numerous personal accolades and five Champions League wins.
Messi, on the other hand, has more assists and goals than Ronaldo by the age of 36, with 807 goals, 356 assists, and eight Ballon d'Or trophies. He also has more team honors and a World Cup title.