Kevin De Bruyne vs Lionel Messi Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Kevin De Bruyne vs Lionel Messi stats this season (2026/27): Bruyne 3 goals and 1 assists in 8 league games for Napoli; Messi 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 league games for Inter Miami. At World Cup 2026: Bruyne 1 goals in 5 games, Messi 8 in 8.
Kevin De Bruyne vs Lionel Messi: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Kevin De Bruyne | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Midfielder | Forward |
| Club | Napoli | Inter Miami |
| Nationality | Belgium | Argentina |
| Age | 35 | 39 |
| Statistic | Kevin De Bruyne | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 5 | 8 |
| Goals | 1 | 8 |
| Assists | 0 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Statistic | Kevin De Bruyne | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 126 | 208 |
| International goals | 38 | 126 |
| Statistic | Kevin De Bruyne | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 30 |
| Goals | 3 | 26 |
| Assists | 1 | 13 |
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: Kevin De Bruyne and Lionel Messi
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Kevin De Bruyne score in World Cup 2026? +
Kevin De Bruyne scored 1 goal at World Cup 2026 in 5 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Kevin De Bruyne have? +
Kevin De Bruyne has earned 126 international caps and scored 38 goals for Belgium.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Kevin De Bruyne or Lionel Messi? +
Kevin De Bruyne and Lionel Messi were both World Cup 2026 stars. Kevin De Bruyne scored 1 goal 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.
Kevin De Bruyne vs Lionel Messi: Stats Overview
Kevin De Bruyne (๐ง๐ช Belgium, 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. Kevin De Bruyne has 126 international caps and 38 career international goals, while Lionel Messi has 208 caps and 126 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Kevin De Bruyne scored 3 goals and provided 1 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.