Dani Olmo vs Lionel Messi Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Dani Olmo vs Lionel Messi stats this season (2026/27): Olmo 1 goals and 3 assists in 9 league games for Barcelona; Messi 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 league games for Inter Miami. At World Cup 2026: Olmo 0 goals in 8 games, Messi 8 in 8.
Dani Olmo vs Lionel Messi: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Dani Olmo | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Midfielder | Forward |
| Club | Barcelona | Inter Miami |
| Nationality | Spain | Argentina |
| Age | 28 | 39 |
| Statistic | Dani Olmo | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 8 |
| Goals | 0 | 8 |
| Assists | 2 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Dani Olmo | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 61 | 208 |
| International goals | 12 | 126 |
| Statistic | Dani Olmo | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 9 | 30 |
| Goals | 1 | 26 |
| Assists | 3 | 13 |
Did you know: Dani Olmo
- He made his professional debut for Dinamo Zagreb in 2015 and played 124 games for them, scoring 34 goals. They won the league five times and the cup three times in that spell.
- He joined RB Leipzig in 2020 and won two DFB-Pokals (2022 and 2023) plus the 2023 DFL-Supercup, where he scored a hat-trick.
- He rejoined Barcelona, his boyhood club, in 2024.
- He won the 2019 European Under-21 Championship and a silver medal at the 2020 Olympics.
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: Dani Olmo and Lionel Messi
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Dani Olmo score in World Cup 2026? +
Dani Olmo scored 0 goals at World Cup 2026 in 8 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Dani Olmo have? +
Dani Olmo has earned 61 international caps and scored 12 goals for Spain.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Dani Olmo or Lionel Messi? +
Dani Olmo and Lionel Messi were both World Cup 2026 stars. Dani Olmo 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.
Dani Olmo vs Lionel Messi: Stats Overview
Dani Olmo (๐ช๐ธ Spain, 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. Dani Olmo has 61 international caps and 12 career international goals, while Lionel Messi has 208 caps and 126 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Dani Olmo scored 1 goals and provided 3 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.