Lionel Messi vs Rafael Leão Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Lionel Messi vs Rafael Leão stats this season (2026/27): Messi 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 league games for Inter Miami; Leão 1 goals and 0 assists in 7 league games for AC Milan. At World Cup 2026: Messi 8 goals in 8 games, Leão 1 in 5.
Lionel Messi vs Rafael Leão: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Rafael Leão |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Inter Miami | AC Milan |
| Nationality | Argentina | Portugal |
| Age | 39 | 27 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Rafael Leão |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 5 |
| Goals | 8 | 1 |
| Assists | 4 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Rafael Leão |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 208 | 51 |
| International goals | 126 | 6 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Rafael Leão |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 30 | 7 |
| Goals | 26 | 1 |
| Assists | 13 | 0 |
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: Rafael Leão
- He made his Sporting first-team debut in 2018 and won the 2017–18 Taça da Liga before terminating his contract.
- Lille signed him on a free transfer, and AC Milan bought him after one season, in August 2019.
- He won the 2021–22 Serie A with Milan and was named that season's Most Valuable Player.
- He joined Galatasaray in 2026 after seven seasons at Milan.
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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 Rafael Leão? +
Lionel Messi and Rafael Leão were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lionel Messi scored 8 goals while Rafael Leão scored 1 goal at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Rafael Leão's international stats? +
Rafael Leão has 51 international caps and 6 career international goals for Portugal.
What club did Rafael Leão play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Rafael Leão scored 1 goals and provided 0 assists in 7 appearances. They play for Portugal.
Lionel Messi vs Rafael Leão: Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) and Rafael Leão (🇵🇹 Portugal, 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 Rafael Leão has 51 caps and 6 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Lionel Messi scored 26 goals and provided 13 assists in 30 appearances, while Rafael Leão scored 1 goals and 0 assists in 7 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.