A debate was created in late 2000’s, when two of the greatest footballers of all time entered the battlefield in the same era. In names, they are Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Both of them mesmerized the spectators ample of times, therefore fans are in a doubt on this GOAT debate.
What/who is GOAT?
G.O.A.T is an acronym, commonly used in the field of sports. It stands for the “Greatest of all time”.
When it comes to football (soccer) many believe that the GOAT is either Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. So we are presenting you some important facts about them in order to decide the GOAT.
Here we go…..
NUMBER OF GOALS
– Lionel Messi began his career in 2003 and up to the date he has played 936 matches and have scored 738 goals. His goal ratio per game is 0.79.
-Cristiano Ronaldo started his career in 2001 and up to the date he has played 1059 matches and have scored 764 goals with a ratio per game of 0.72 .
-So when we consider the goal ratio, Messi is better than Ronaldo.
-At this point we thought of comparing these two players’ goals in International and Club levels separately too.
Lionel Messi
- Club — 651 goals in 773 matches
- International — 87 goals in 163 matches
Cristiano Ronaldo
- Club — 644 goals in 857 matches
- International — 120 goals in 202 matches
(Note: we included the achievements of the players from Under 15 level)