Ronaldo and Messi: comparison, statistics, characteristics

Ronaldo and Messi - this is undoubtedly the two best players on the planet. Many people who are not fans of the "Real" or "Barcelona", actively argue with this, protecting the honor of their teams and favorites, but the fact remains. The number of their awards and achievements is estimated not by one, not by three and not by the family of tens. And the talent of every player is obvious. So, it's worth to briefly talk about each of the players and pay attention to their achievements, statistics and successes.

Lionel Andres Messi

This athlete all his life played for the Catalan "Barcelona". It was with this team that he won four times in the Champions League, won seven titles of the champion of Spain and three Cups of the country, recorded six victories in the Super Cup at his own expense. Leo also won three club world championships and as many European Super Cups. This is the only player in history who has become the top scorer of the Champions League. It's very difficult to count how many titles he has.

By the way, a very interesting topic is the statistics of Ronaldo and Messi. Lionel is more than impressive. In 2012, this football player has established an undeniable record of effectiveness. During his career, he sent as many as 234 goals to the opponents' goal! And in the season of 2011/12 he approved another record. Only already for Examples. Exactly 50 goals per season! Well, in 2014, in March, he completely struck the whole world. After all, then his scoreline score reached 371 goals. In the same year, in September, he designed his four hundredth goal for his personal career! And this is not the limit and not all the facts and achievements of Messi. However, even according to the data given, it is possible to judge how talented this player is, how technically and athlete is perfect.

Cristiano Ronaldo

This player is 31 years old. And for his life he achieved simply unrealistic successes. He is the most expensive football player who has ever been in the history of this sport. Although Ronaldo and Messi in terms of their "value" are approximately on the same level.

Cristiano is considered the best scorer in the history of the Portuguese national team. His statistics are impressive. Ronaldo and Messi are both good in terms of scoring goals. But if Lionel is a "clean" striker, Cristiano can still play the role of midfielder. For Madrid "Real", he scored more than 250 goals! And for Manchester United - 84. For the Portuguese national team (including junior teams), he scored 73 goals.

Playing qualities

Naturally, the rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo is one of the most acute and favorite topics for the fans of Real Madrid and Barcelona. The players themselves, by the way, have nothing against each other. Each of them respects his colleague. However, the fans continue to argue.

But there are differences between the players, and the obvious ones. So, for example, Messi is excellent with his left foot. It is by him that he makes out most of his goals. But Cristiano got used to score with his right foot. That's just the skill to finish scoring point is still better with Lionel.

But in the game, the Argentine's head is inferior. Lionel is really small! His height is only 165 centimeters. Ronaldo is above it for as much as 20 cm! So do not be surprised why the Portuguese copes better with the game "on the second floor."

If we talk about the execution of free throws, then Cristiano here also succeeded. Penalties for him also work out excellently. However, in terms of performance 11-meter Argentine better. If Messi went one on one with the goalkeeper - you can be 99% sure that the penalty he realizes.

Other comparison criteria

If Messi and Ronaldo played in the same team, it surely would be an unbeatable club. But this is unlikely to materialize. Because neither the first nor the second is going to leave their clubs.

But if they met in the same team, the team would crush everyone, as Ronaldo and Messi are perfectly complementary. For example, Lionel perfectly owns dribbling. He has incredibly fast legs and amazing technique. Cristiano also deftly plays the ball - not as qualitatively as the Argentine, but with great speed.

Leo also has a unique skill - to handle the ball as if it was glued to his feet. And he always tries to bring him to the gate, referring to his teammates, making the transfer, going to the goal. Cristiano also plays more for the audience.

In general, you can talk about these great football players for a long time. But the truth is one - they are both unique and talented. And we will be able to enjoy their skill for a long time.