Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are on the list of the best players in the history of football, mainly for their impact on the game and their ability to win titles. But, as they say, statistics rule.

One common thread between the two is the eternal comparison: who is better, Ronaldo or Messi, and who has scored more goals? BeSoccer Pro answers these questions with its up-to-date and detailed data.

Messi v Ronaldo
Following the last match played, Leo Messi has now played 1,027 games at professional level. In those games, the Argentine has scored 806 goals. In addition, he has provided a total of 338 assists. In other words: 1,144 goals have come directly from his boots.

As for Cristiano Ronaldo, his statistics are even better from an absolute point of view. He has scored 838 goals in 1,166 matches, making him the all-time top scorer. A stratospheric achievement, although it cannot be ruled out that Messi, now 35, could take it away from him. In the assists statistics he is worse off, with 194 assists, which is why the Portuguese's absolute contribution is lower: he has generated 1,032 goals.

Looking at the averages, Leo Messi's stands at 0.78 goals and 0.33 assists. Cristiano Ronaldo's is 0.72 and 0.17, respectively. And that's including his penalty goals.