Lionel Messi vs Raphinha Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Lionel Messi vs Raphinha stats this season (2026/27): Messi 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 league games for Inter Miami; Raphinha 15 goals and 3 assists in 10 league games for Barcelona. At World Cup 2026: Messi 8 goals in 8 games, Raphinha 0 in 2.
Lionel Messi vs Raphinha: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Raphinha |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Inter Miami | Barcelona |
| Nationality | Argentina | Brazil |
| Age | 39 | 29 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Raphinha |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 2 |
| Goals | 8 | 0 |
| Assists | 4 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Raphinha |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 208 | 55 |
| International goals | 126 | 22 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Raphinha |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 30 | 10 |
| Goals | 26 | 15 |
| Assists | 13 | 3 |
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: Raphinha
- He was born in Porto Alegre in 1996 and came through Avaรญ's youth system without making a senior appearance.
- He played for Vitรณria de Guimarรฃes, Sporting CP and Rennes before Leeds signed him in October 2020.
- Barcelona signed him from Leeds in July 2022 for an initial ยฃ50 million.
- In 2024โ25 he scored 34 goals in 57 games. His 13 Champions League goals were joint-most in the competition, and his nine assists led it.
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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 Raphinha? +
Lionel Messi and Raphinha were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lionel Messi scored 8 goals while Raphinha scored 0 goals at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Raphinha's international stats? +
Raphinha has 55 international caps and 22 career international goals for Brazil.
What club did Raphinha play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Raphinha scored 15 goals and provided 3 assists in 10 appearances. They play for Brazil.
Lionel Messi vs Raphinha: Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (๐ฆ๐ท Argentina, Forward) and Raphinha (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 Raphinha has 55 caps and 22 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Lionel Messi scored 26 goals and provided 13 assists in 30 appearances, while Raphinha scored 15 goals and 3 assists in 10 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.