Jude Bellingham vs Lionel Messi Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Jude Bellingham vs Lionel Messi stats this season (2026/27): Bellingham 4 goals and 3 assists in 11 league games for Real Madrid; Messi 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 league games for Inter Miami. At World Cup 2026: Bellingham 7 goals in 8 games, Messi 8 in 8.

Jude Bellingham vs Lionel Messi: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Jude Bellingham | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Midfielder | Forward |
| Club | Real Madrid | Inter Miami |
| Nationality | England | Argentina |
| Age | 23 | 39 |
| Statistic | Jude Bellingham | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 8 |
| Goals | 7 | 8 |
| Assists | 1 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Statistic | Jude Bellingham | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 60 | 208 |
| International goals | 14 | 126 |
| Statistic | Jude Bellingham | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 11 | 30 |
| Goals | 4 | 26 |
| Assists | 3 | 13 |
Did you know: Jude Bellingham
- He joined Birmingham City as an under-8 and made his senior debut in August 2019, aged 16.
- He signed for Dortmund in July 2020 and scored on his first appearance. In three seasons he played 132 games and won the 2020โ21 DFB-Pokal.
- He was the 2022โ23 Bundesliga Player of the Season, then won the Golden Boy and the Kopa Trophy later that year.
- Real Madrid paid โฌ103 million for him in 2023. In his first season he was the club's top league scorer as they won La Liga and the Champions League.
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: Jude Bellingham and Lionel Messi
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Jude Bellingham score in World Cup 2026? +
Jude Bellingham scored 7 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 Jude Bellingham have? +
Jude Bellingham has earned 60 international caps and scored 14 goals for England.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Jude Bellingham or Lionel Messi? +
Jude Bellingham and Lionel Messi were both World Cup 2026 stars. Jude Bellingham scored 7 goals while Lionel Messi scored 8 goals at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Lionel Messi's international stats? +
Lionel Messi has 208 international caps and 126 career international goals for Argentina.
What club did Lionel Messi play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Lionel Messi scored 26 goals and provided 13 assists in 30 appearances. They play for Argentina.
Jude Bellingham vs Lionel Messi: Stats Overview
Jude Bellingham (๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England, Midfielder) and Lionel Messi (๐ฆ๐ท Argentina, 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. Jude Bellingham has 60 international caps and 14 career international goals, while Lionel Messi has 208 caps and 126 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Jude Bellingham scored 4 goals and provided 3 assists in 11 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.