Lionel Messi vs Nuno Mendes Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Lionel Messi vs Nuno Mendes stats this season (2026/27): Messi 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 league games for Inter Miami; Mendes 4 goals and 5 assists in 20 league games for Paris Saint-Germain. At World Cup 2026: Messi 8 goals in 8 games, Mendes 1 in 5.
Lionel Messi vs Nuno Mendes: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Nuno Mendes |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Defender |
| Club | Inter Miami | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Nationality | Argentina | Portugal |
| Age | 39 | 24 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Nuno Mendes |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 5 |
| Goals | 8 | 1 |
| Assists | 4 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Nuno Mendes |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 208 | โ |
| International goals | 126 | โ |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Nuno Mendes |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 30 | 20 |
| Goals | 26 | 4 |
| Assists | 13 | 5 |
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: Nuno Mendes
- He was born in Sintra in 2002 and joined Sporting's academy at 10. He won the 2020โ21 Primeira Liga in his first full season.
- PSG signed him on loan in August 2021 and made the move permanent in 2022 for about โฌ40 million.
- With PSG he has won five Ligue 1 titles and the Champions League in 2024โ25 and 2025โ26.
- He scored in the 2025 Nations League final against Spain, converted his penalty in the shootout, and was named Player of the Tournament.
Quick quiz: Lionel Messi and Nuno Mendes
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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 Nuno Mendes? +
Lionel Messi and Nuno Mendes were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lionel Messi scored 8 goals while Nuno Mendes scored 1 goal at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Nuno Mendes's international stats? +
Nuno Mendes represents Portugal internationally.
What club did Nuno Mendes play for this season? +
In the 2025 club season, Nuno Mendes scored 4 goals and provided 5 assists in 20 appearances. They play for Portugal.
Lionel Messi vs Nuno Mendes: Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (๐ฆ๐ท Argentina, Forward) and Nuno Mendes (๐ต๐น Portugal, Defender) 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 their 2026/27 and 2025/26 club seasons, Lionel Messi scored 26 goals and provided 13 assists in 30 appearances, while Nuno Mendes scored 4 goals and 5 assists in 20 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.