Messi CR7

The Rivalry In Numbers

Two players pushed each other to the top of the game for more than a decade. Here is how they compare.

Ronaldo
Messi
05
Ballon d'Or
08
05
Champions League
04
2002
Senior Debut
2004
7
Shirt Number
10
1985
Born
1987

Two different styles, one shared standard, and a debate that fans will never finish.