Lionel Messi vs Rodri Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Lionel Messi vs Rodri stats this season (2026/27): Messi 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 league games for Inter Miami; Rodri 1 goals and 1 assists in 10 league games for Manchester City. At World Cup 2026: Messi 8 goals in 8 games, Rodri 0 in 8.
Lionel Messi vs Rodri: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Rodri |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Midfielder |
| Club | Inter Miami | Manchester City |
| Nationality | Argentina | Spain |
| Age | 39 | 30 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Rodri |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 8 |
| Goals | 8 | 0 |
| Assists | 4 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Rodri |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 208 | 74 |
| International goals | 126 | 5 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Rodri |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 30 | 10 |
| Goals | 26 | 1 |
| Assists | 13 | 1 |
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: Rodri
- He was the first defensive midfielder to win the Ballon d'Or since Lothar Matthäus in 1990, and the first Manchester City player to win it.
- He began at Villarreal, moved to Atlético Madrid in 2018 and joined City in July 2019 for £62.6 million, a record for a Spanish player at the time.
- At City he won four consecutive Premier League titles and the 2022–23 treble.
- He scored the only goal in the 2023 Champions League final against Inter Milan and was named the tournament's Player of the Season.
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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 Rodri? +
Lionel Messi and Rodri were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lionel Messi scored 8 goals while Rodri scored 0 goals at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Rodri's international stats? +
Rodri has 74 international caps and 5 career international goals for Spain.
What club did Rodri play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Rodri scored 1 goals and provided 1 assists in 10 appearances. They play for Spain.
Lionel Messi vs Rodri: Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) and Rodri (🇪🇸 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 Rodri has 74 caps and 5 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Lionel Messi scored 26 goals and provided 13 assists in 30 appearances, while Rodri scored 1 goals and 1 assists in 10 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.