Robert Lewandowski vs Lionel Messi
Robert Lewandowski vs Lionel Messi: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi?
The rivalry between Lewandowski and Messi has been highlighted in discussions about the best players in football history. Their respective achievements and records have often been juxtaposed, especially during award seasons.
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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Lionel Messi
Key numbers
- Total senior career goalsOver 910
- Total assistsOver 410
- Total goal contributionsOver 1,320
- Total club appearancesOver 650
- Total international caps198
Top honours
- Ballon d'Or8 times
- European Golden Shoe6 times
- FIFA World Cup2022
- Copa América2021, 2024
- Most goals in a calendar year91 goals