Lionel Messi vs Virgil van Dijk Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Lionel Messi vs Virgil van Dijk stats this season (2026/27): Messi 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 league games for Inter Miami; Dijk 6 goals and 0 assists in 38 league games for Liverpool. At World Cup 2026: Messi 8 goals in 8 games, Dijk 1 in 4.
Lionel Messi vs Virgil van Dijk: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Defender |
| Club | Inter Miami | Liverpool |
| Nationality | Argentina | Netherlands |
| Age | 39 | 35 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 4 |
| Goals | 8 | 1 |
| Assists | 4 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 208 | โ |
| International goals | 126 | โ |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 30 | 38 |
| Goals | 26 | 6 |
| 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 Virgil van Dijk
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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 Virgil van Dijk? +
Lionel Messi and Virgil van Dijk were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lionel Messi scored 8 goals while Virgil van Dijk scored 1 goal at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Virgil van Dijk's international stats? +
Virgil van Dijk represents Netherlands internationally.
What club did Virgil van Dijk play for this season? +
In the 2025 club season, Virgil van Dijk scored 6 goals and provided 0 assists in 38 appearances. They play for Netherlands.
Lionel Messi vs Virgil van Dijk: Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (๐ฆ๐ท Argentina, Forward) and Virgil van Dijk (๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands, Defender) 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 their 2026/27 and 2025/26 club seasons, Lionel Messi scored 26 goals and provided 13 assists in 30 appearances, while Virgil van Dijk scored 6 goals and 0 assists in 38 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.