Lionel Messi vs Pedri Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Lionel Messi vs Pedri stats this season (2026/27): Messi 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 league games for Inter Miami; Pedri 1 goals and 2 assists in 11 league games for Barcelona. At World Cup 2026: Messi 8 goals in 8 games, Pedri 0 in 8.
Lionel Messi vs Pedri: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Pedri |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Midfielder |
| Club | Inter Miami | Barcelona |
| Nationality | Argentina | Spain |
| Age | 39 | 23 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Pedri |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 8 |
| Goals | 8 | 0 |
| Assists | 4 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Pedri |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 208 | 53 |
| International goals | 126 | 6 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Pedri |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 30 | 11 |
| 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 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: Pedri
- He was promoted to the Las Palmas first team in August 2019, aged 16, and joined Barcelona the following season.
- In his first season at Barcelona he played in almost every match as the club won the Copa del Rey.
- He won both the Golden Boy and the Kopa Trophy in 2021, the awards for the best young player in the world.
- He was named Young Player of the Tournament at Euro 2020 and played an integral part in Spain's Euro 2024 win.
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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 Pedri? +
Lionel Messi and Pedri were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lionel Messi scored 8 goals while Pedri scored 0 goals at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Pedri's international stats? +
Pedri has 53 international caps and 6 career international goals for Spain.
What club did Pedri play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Pedri scored 1 goals and provided 2 assists in 11 appearances. They play for Spain.
Lionel Messi vs Pedri: Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (๐ฆ๐ท Argentina, Forward) and Pedri (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. Lionel Messi has 208 international caps and 126 career international goals, while Pedri has 53 caps and 6 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Lionel Messi scored 26 goals and provided 13 assists in 30 appearances, while Pedri scored 1 goals and 2 assists in 11 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.