Bruno Fernandes vs Lionel Messi Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Bruno Fernandes vs Lionel Messi stats this season (2026/27): Fernandes 3 goals and 1 assists in 9 league games for Manchester United; Messi 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 league games for Inter Miami. At World Cup 2026: Fernandes 0 goals in 5 games, Messi 8 in 8.
Bruno Fernandes vs Lionel Messi: Stat Comparison Table
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| Attribute | Bruno Fernandes | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Midfielder | Forward |
| Club | Manchester United | Inter Miami |
| Nationality | Portugal | Argentina |
| Age | 32 | 39 |
| Statistic | Bruno Fernandes | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 5 | 8 |
| Goals | 0 | 8 |
| Assists | 1 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Bruno Fernandes | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 97 | 208 |
| International goals | 29 | 126 |
| Statistic | Bruno Fernandes | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 9 | 30 |
| Goals | 3 | 26 |
| Assists | 1 | 13 |
Did you know: Bruno Fernandes
- He was born in Maia, near Porto, in 1994 and started his senior career in Italy with Novara, Udinese and Sampdoria.
- At Sporting CP he was Primeira Liga Player of the Year twice and scored 33 goals in all competitions in 2018โ19.
- United signed him in January 2020 for an initial โฌ55 million. He became club captain in July 2023.
- His 21 assists in 2025โ26 are the most in a Premier League season. He was named Premier League Player of the Season, FWA Footballer of the Year and PFA Players' Player of the Year.
Did you know: Lionel Messi
- He is the most decorated player in football history, with 47 team trophies from more than 1,200 appearances.
- He scored a record 672 goals for Barcelona, including a La Liga record 474, and won 34 trophies there: 10 league titles and four Champions Leagues.
- Barcelona won the first Spanish treble in 2008โ09, and a second in 2014โ15 with Messi, Luis Suรกrez and Neymar up front, the trio known as MSN.
- He won the 2022 World Cup and became the first player to take the tournament's Golden Ball twice. In 2026 he reached a second straight final and took the Silver Ball.
Quick quiz: Bruno Fernandes and Lionel Messi
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Bruno Fernandes score in World Cup 2026? +
Bruno Fernandes scored 0 goals at World Cup 2026 in 5 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Bruno Fernandes have? +
Bruno Fernandes has earned 97 international caps and scored 29 goals for Portugal.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Bruno Fernandes or Lionel Messi? +
Bruno Fernandes and Lionel Messi were both World Cup 2026 stars. Bruno Fernandes scored 0 goals while Lionel Messi scored 8 goals at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Lionel Messi's international stats? +
Lionel Messi has 208 international caps and 126 career international goals for Argentina.
What club did Lionel Messi play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Lionel Messi scored 26 goals and provided 13 assists in 30 appearances. They play for Argentina.
Bruno Fernandes vs Lionel Messi: Stats Overview
Bruno Fernandes (๐ต๐น Portugal, Midfielder) and Lionel Messi (๐ฆ๐ท Argentina, Forward) are both World Cup 2026 players. The tournament ran from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the final. Bruno Fernandes has 97 international caps and 29 career international goals, while Lionel Messi has 208 caps and 126 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Bruno Fernandes scored 3 goals and provided 1 assists in 9 appearances, while Lionel Messi scored 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.