Lionel Messi vs Neymar Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Lionel Messi vs Neymar stats this season (2026/27): Messi 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 league games for Inter Miami; Neymar 8 goals and 3 assists in 15 league games for Santos. At World Cup 2026: Messi 8 goals in 8 games, Neymar 1 in 2.
Lionel Messi vs Neymar: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Neymar |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Inter Miami | Santos |
| Nationality | Argentina | Brazil |
| Age | 39 | 34 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Neymar |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 2 |
| Goals | 8 | 1 |
| Assists | 4 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Neymar |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 208 | 130 |
| International goals | 126 | 80 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Neymar |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 30 | 15 |
| Goals | 26 | 8 |
| Assists | 13 | 3 |
MSN's two ends
By the FootballDream editorial team. Facts checked against official records on . How we verify stats
For four seasons they played in the same attack. Messi, Luis Suรกrez and Neymar won the 2014โ15 treble at Barcelona, and Neymar finished as joint top scorer in both the Champions League and the Copa del Rey that year.
They have both ended up far from where they started. Neymar joined PSG in a world-record โฌ222 million move in 2017, scored 118 goals for them (fourth on their all-time list) and went to Al-Hilal before returning to Santos in January 2025. Messi joined PSG in 2021 and then Inter Miami in 2023, where he won the MLS Cup in 2025.
For their countries, Messi is Argentina's all-time leading scorer (126) and most-capped player (208), won the 2022 World Cup and the 2021 and 2024 Copa Amรฉricas. Neymar is Brazil's all-time top scorer (80) and top assist provider (59), with 130 caps.
Neymar played four World Cups, scoring nine goals in 15 matches. Messi retired from international football in October 2026.
What decides it
| ย | Lionel Messi | Neymar |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 208 | 130 |
| International goals | 126 | 80 |
| Ballons d'Or | 8 | 0 |
| World Cup winner | Yes (2022) | No |
| Champions League titles | 4 | 1 (2014โ15) |
Messi, comfortably, on the numbers. Neymar was the most gifted player of his generation to be a step behind the best.
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.
Did you know: Neymar
- He made his professional debut with Santos in 2009 and led them to the 2011 Copa Libertadores as the tournament's best player.
- At Barcelona (from 2013) he formed MSN with Messi and Luis Suรกrez, and the trio won the 2014โ15 treble.
- In 2017 PSG paid a world-record โฌ222 million for him. He scored 118 goals for them, fourth on their all-time list.
- In 2020โ21 he became the first player to score 20 Champions League goals with two different clubs.
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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 Neymar? +
Lionel Messi and Neymar were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lionel Messi scored 8 goals while Neymar scored 1 goal at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Neymar's international stats? +
Neymar has 130 international caps and 80 career international goals for Brazil.
What club did Neymar play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Neymar scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists in 15 appearances. They play for Brazil.
Lionel Messi vs Neymar: Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (๐ฆ๐ท Argentina, Forward) and Neymar (๐ง๐ท Brazil, 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. Lionel Messi has 208 international caps and 126 career international goals, while Neymar has 130 caps and 80 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Lionel Messi scored 26 goals and provided 13 assists in 30 appearances, while Neymar scored 8 goals and 3 assists in 15 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.