Lionel Messi vs Ousmane Dembélé Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Lionel Messi vs Ousmane Dembélé stats this season (2026/27): Messi 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 league games for Inter Miami; Dembélé 1 goals and 2 assists in 5 league games for Paris Saint-Germain. At World Cup 2026: Messi 8 goals in 8 games, Dembélé 6 in 8.
Lionel Messi vs Ousmane Dembélé: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Ousmane Dembélé |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Inter Miami | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Nationality | Argentina | France |
| Age | 39 | 29 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Ousmane Dembélé |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 8 |
| Goals | 8 | 6 |
| Assists | 4 | 2 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Ousmane Dembélé |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 208 | 71 |
| International goals | 126 | 13 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Ousmane Dembélé |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 30 | 5 |
| Goals | 26 | 1 |
| 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 2008–09, and a second in 2014–15 with Messi, Luis Suárez 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: Ousmane Dembélé
- He was Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year at Rennes in his only season in the first team.
- Borussia Dortmund signed him in 2016 and he scored in the DFB-Pokal final in his first season there.
- Barcelona paid an initial €105 million in 2017, joint second-most expensive at the time. He won three La Liga titles, two Copa del Reys and two Supercopas there.
- PSG signed him in 2023 for €50.4 million. In 2024–25 he scored 33 goals with 15 assists in 49 appearances.
Quick quiz: Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembélé
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❓ 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 Ousmane Dembélé? +
Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembélé were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lionel Messi scored 8 goals while Ousmane Dembélé scored 6 goals at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Ousmane Dembélé's international stats? +
Ousmane Dembélé has 71 international caps and 13 career international goals for France.
What club did Ousmane Dembélé play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Ousmane Dembélé scored 1 goals and provided 2 assists in 5 appearances. They play for France.
Lionel Messi vs Ousmane Dembélé: Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) and Ousmane Dembélé (🇫🇷 France, 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 Ousmane Dembélé has 71 caps and 13 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Lionel Messi scored 26 goals and provided 13 assists in 30 appearances, while Ousmane Dembélé scored 1 goals and 2 assists in 5 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.