Gianluigi Donnarumma vs Lionel Messi Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Gianluigi Donnarumma vs Lionel Messi stats this season (2026/27): Donnarumma 0 goals and 0 assists in 8 league games for Manchester City; Messi 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 league games for Inter Miami. At World Cup 2026: Donnarumma 0 goals in 0 games, Messi 8 in 8.

Gianluigi Donnarumma vs Lionel Messi: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Gianluigi Donnarumma | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Goalkeeper | Forward |
| Club | Manchester City | Inter Miami |
| Nationality | Italy | Argentina |
| Age | 27 | 39 |
| Statistic | Gianluigi Donnarumma | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 0 | 8 |
| Goals | 0 | 8 |
| Assists | 0 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Gianluigi Donnarumma | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | โ | 208 |
| International goals | โ | 126 |
| Statistic | Gianluigi Donnarumma | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 30 |
| Goals | 0 | 26 |
| Assists | 0 | 13 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | โ |
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: Gianluigi Donnarumma and Lionel Messi
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What are Gianluigi Donnarumma's club stats? +
In the 2026 season, Gianluigi Donnarumma scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists in 8 appearances for Manchester City.
What are Lionel Messi's club stats? +
In the 2026 season, Lionel Messi scored 26 goals and provided 13 assists in 30 appearances for Inter Miami.
Who is better, Gianluigi Donnarumma or Lionel Messi? +
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Goalkeeper, Manchester City) and Lionel Messi (Forward, Argentina) are compared head to head above. This season, Gianluigi Donnarumma scored 0 goals in 8 apps while Lionel Messi scored 26 goals in 30 apps. Pick your Fantasy XI on FootballDream.
What club does Gianluigi Donnarumma play for? +
Gianluigi Donnarumma plays for Manchester City and represents Italy.
What club does Lionel Messi play for? +
Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami and has earned 208 international caps for Argentina.
Gianluigi Donnarumma vs Lionel Messi: Stats Overview
Gianluigi Donnarumma ( Italy, Goalkeeper) and Lionel Messi (๐ฆ๐ท Argentina, Forward) play in different competitions: Gianluigi Donnarumma in Premier League 2026/27 with Manchester City, Lionel Messi in World Cup 2026 with Inter Miami.
In the 2026/27 club season, Gianluigi Donnarumma scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists in 8 appearances, while Lionel Messi scored 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.