With Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Al-Nassr, respectively, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have both maintained strong goal-scoring records in 2023. Here, we examine the two superstars’ goal scoring performances so far in the calendar year as the 2022–23 season draws to a close.
With a combined total of 20 goals and assists for club and country, Ronaldo holds a tiny advantage in terms of goal contributions. With 19 goals scored, Messi is not far behind.
When the numbers are broken down further, Cristiano Ronaldo leads Lionel Messi 18–12, but the PSG superstar wins out in terms of assists. While the Al-Nassr striker only has two assists to his credit, Lionel Messi has assisted on seven of PSG’s goals.
In 2023, both players have made appearances in two games for their respective national teams. While both players have scored four goals in these matches, Lionel Messi has a little advantage in terms of goal contribution due to the fact that he has given Argentina one assist.
While Messi scored goals and provided an assist in friendlies, Cristiano Ronaldo scored four goals for Portugal in the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches.
