Robert Lewandowski vs Cristiano Ronaldo
Robert Lewandowski vs Cristiano Ronaldo: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Robert Lewandowski and Cristiano Ronaldo?
Lewandowski and Ronaldo have often been compared as two of the best strikers of their generation. Their performances in the Champions League have been closely scrutinized, particularly during the knockout stages where both have delivered memorable moments.
Robert Lewandowski
Key numbers
- Total career goalsOver 700
- International caps167
- International goals89
- UEFA Champions League goals109
- Bundesliga titlesMultiple
Top honours
- Best FIFA Men's Player2020, 2021
- UEFA Men's Player of the Year2020
- IFFHS World's Best Player2020, 2021
- European Golden Shoe2020–21, 2021–22
- Gerd Müller Trophy2021, 2022
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Key numbers
- Total professional appearancesOver 1,300
- Total career goalsOver 970
- Goals in UEFA Champions League140
- Goals in UEFA European Championship14
- International caps for PortugalOver 226
Top honours
- Ballon d'Or5 times (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017)
- UEFA Champions League5 titles (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- FIFA Club World Cup1 title (2008)
- UEFA European Championship1 title (2016)
- Most international goals143 goals for Portugal