Lionel Messi vs Mikel Oyarzabal Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Lionel Messi vs Mikel Oyarzabal stats this season (2026/27): Messi 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 league games for Inter Miami; Oyarzabal 2 goals and 2 assists in 9 league games for Real Sociedad. At World Cup 2026: Messi 8 goals in 8 games, Oyarzabal 5 in 8.
Lionel Messi vs Mikel Oyarzabal: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Mikel Oyarzabal |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Midfielder |
| Club | Inter Miami | Real Sociedad |
| Nationality | Argentina | Spain |
| Age | 39 | 29 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Mikel Oyarzabal |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 8 |
| Goals | 8 | 5 |
| Assists | 4 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Mikel Oyarzabal |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 208 | โ |
| International goals | 126 | โ |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Mikel Oyarzabal |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 30 | 9 |
| Goals | 26 | 2 |
| Assists | 13 | 2 |
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: Lionel Messi and Mikel Oyarzabal
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Lionel Messi score in World Cup 2026? +
Lionel Messi scored 8 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 Lionel Messi have? +
Lionel Messi has earned 208 international caps and scored 126 goals for Argentina.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Lionel Messi or Mikel Oyarzabal? +
Lionel Messi and Mikel Oyarzabal were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lionel Messi scored 8 goals while Mikel Oyarzabal scored 5 goals at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Mikel Oyarzabal's international stats? +
Mikel Oyarzabal represents Spain internationally.
What club did Mikel Oyarzabal play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Mikel Oyarzabal scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists in 9 appearances. They play for Spain.
Lionel Messi vs Mikel Oyarzabal: Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (๐ฆ๐ท Argentina, Forward) and Mikel Oyarzabal (๐ช๐ธ Spain, Midfielder) 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.
In the 2026/27 club season, Lionel Messi scored 26 goals and provided 13 assists in 30 appearances, while Mikel Oyarzabal scored 2 goals and 2 assists in 9 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.