Lionel Messi vs Thibaut Courtois Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Lionel Messi vs Thibaut Courtois stats this season (2026/27): Messi 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 league games for Inter Miami; Courtois 0 goals and 0 assists in 9 league games for Real Madrid. At World Cup 2026: Messi 8 goals in 8 games, Courtois 0 in 6.
Lionel Messi vs Thibaut Courtois: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Thibaut Courtois |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Goalkeeper |
| Club | Inter Miami | Real Madrid |
| Nationality | Argentina | Belgium |
| Age | 39 | 34 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Thibaut Courtois |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 6 |
| Goals | 8 | 0 |
| Assists | 4 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Thibaut Courtois |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 208 | โ |
| International goals | 126 | โ |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Thibaut Courtois |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 30 | 9 |
| Goals | 26 | 0 |
| 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 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.
Quick quiz: Lionel Messi and Thibaut Courtois
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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 Thibaut Courtois? +
Lionel Messi and Thibaut Courtois were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lionel Messi scored 8 goals while Thibaut Courtois scored 0 goals at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Thibaut Courtois's international stats? +
Thibaut Courtois represents Belgium internationally.
What club did Thibaut Courtois play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Thibaut Courtois scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists in 9 appearances. They play for Belgium.
Lionel Messi vs Thibaut Courtois: Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (๐ฆ๐ท Argentina, Forward) and Thibaut Courtois (๐ง๐ช Belgium, Goalkeeper) 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.
In the 2026/27 club season, Lionel Messi scored 26 goals and provided 13 assists in 30 appearances, while Thibaut Courtois scored 0 goals and 0 assists in 9 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.