Lionel Messi vs Vinicius Junior Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Lionel Messi vs Vinicius Junior stats this season (2026/27): Messi 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 league games for Inter Miami; Junior 1 goals and 3 assists in 8 league games for Real Madrid. At World Cup 2026: Messi 8 goals in 8 games, Junior 4 in 5.
Lionel Messi vs Vinicius Junior: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Inter Miami | Real Madrid |
| Nationality | Argentina | Brazil |
| Age | 39 | 26 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 5 |
| Goals | 8 | 4 |
| Assists | 4 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 208 | 56 |
| International goals | 126 | 14 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 30 | 8 |
| Goals | 26 | 1 |
| 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: Vinicius Junior
- He made his Flamengo debut at 16 in 2017, and weeks later Real Madrid agreed a ยฃ38 million deal for him, a record for a player under 18.
- He joined Madrid after his 18th birthday and has won two La Liga and Champions League doubles with them.
- He scored the winning goal in the 2022 Champions League final and the second in the 2024 final, when he was named the competition's Player of the Season.
- He was in the FIFPRO World 11 in 2023 and 2024.
Quick quiz: Lionel Messi and Vinicius Junior
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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 Vinicius Junior? +
Lionel Messi and Vinicius Junior were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lionel Messi scored 8 goals while Vinicius Junior scored 4 goals at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Vinicius Junior's international stats? +
Vinicius Junior has 56 international caps and 14 career international goals for Brazil.
What club did Vinicius Junior play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Vinicius Junior scored 1 goals and provided 3 assists in 8 appearances. They play for Brazil.
Lionel Messi vs Vinicius Junior: Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (๐ฆ๐ท Argentina, Forward) and Vinicius Junior (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 Vinicius Junior has 56 caps and 14 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Lionel Messi scored 26 goals and provided 13 assists in 30 appearances, while Vinicius Junior scored 1 goals and 3 assists in 8 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.