International football has been defined by a before and after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Although both the Argentine and Portuguese stars have played down the idea of a personal rivalry, comparisons between two of the greatest players in football history remain inevitable.
Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Who Has More Trophies and Goals?
Both are approaching the final stages of their careers, but they continue to score goals and win trophies. When it comes to silverware, Messi holds the advantage, while Cristiano Ronaldo is closer to reaching the coveted milestone of 1,000 career goals.
How many trophies has Lionel Messi won?
Lionel Messi has won 48 trophies for club and country.
Barcelona: 35 trophies
- 10 LaLiga titles
- 7 Copa del Rey titles
- 8 Spanish Super Cups
- 4 Champions League titles
- 3 UEFA Super Cups
- 3 Club World Cups
PSG: 3 trophies
- 2 Ligue 1 titles
- 1 French Super Cup
Inter Miami: 4 trophies
- 2023 Leagues Cup
- 2024 Supporters' Shield
- 2025 MLS Cup
- 2026 Campeones Cup
Argentina: 6 trophies
- 2022 World Cup
- 2021 Copa América
- 2024 Copa América
- 2022 Finalissima
- 2008 Olympic Games
- 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup
How many trophies has Cristiano Ronaldo won?
Cristiano Ronaldo has won 37 trophies for club and country.
Sporting CP: 1 trophy
- Portuguese Super Cup
Manchester United: 10 trophies
- 3 Premier League titles
- 1 Champions League
- 1 Club World Cup
- 1 FA Cup
- 2 Community Shields
- 2 League Cups
Real Madrid: 16 trophies
- 4 Champions League titles
- 2 LaLiga titles
- 2 Copa del Rey titles
- 3 Club World Cups
- 3 UEFA Super Cups
- 2 Spanish Super Cups
Juventus: 5 trophies
- 2 Serie A titles
- 1 Coppa Italia
- 2 Italian Super Cups
Al-Nassr: 2 trophies
- 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup
- 2025/26 Saudi Pro League
Portugal: 3 trophies
- Euro 2016
- 2019 Nations League
- 2025 Nations League
Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Who has more trophies?
Messi has 48 trophies compared to Cristiano Ronaldo's 37, giving the Argentine an 11-trophy advantage.
Messi won 38 trophies during his time in Europe with Barcelona and PSG, four with Inter Miami and six with Argentina.
Cristiano, meanwhile, has won silverware in Portugal, England, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia, as well as three trophies with Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Messi: Who has more goals?
When it comes to goals, Cristiano Ronaldo remains ahead of Lionel Messi.
The Portuguese star has scored 979 career goals, leaving him just 21 away from reaching the 1,000-goal milestone.
Messi currently has 929 goals, 50 fewer than Cristiano Ronaldo.
The all-time scoring list included in this tally stands as follows:
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal): 979 goals
- Lionel Messi (Argentina): 929 goals
- Josef Bican (Austria): 805 goals
- Romário (Brazil): 772 goals
- Pelé (Brazil): 757 goals
