Kylian Mbappé vs Lionel Messi Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Kylian Mbappé vs Lionel Messi stats this season (2026/27): Mbappé 12 goals and 2 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: Mbappé 10 goals in 8 games, Messi 8 in 8.
Kylian Mbappé vs Lionel Messi: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Kylian Mbappé | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Real Madrid | Inter Miami |
| Nationality | France | Argentina |
| Age | 27 | 39 |
| Statistic | Kylian Mbappé | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 8 |
| Goals | 10 | 8 |
| Assists | 4 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Statistic | Kylian Mbappé | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 107 | 208 |
| International goals | 67 | 126 |
| Statistic | Kylian Mbappé | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 11 | 30 |
| Goals | 12 | 26 |
| Assists | 2 | 13 |
Did you know: Kylian Mbappé
- He was born in Paris and raised in Bondy. His Monaco side won the 2016–17 Ligue 1 title, the club's first league title in 17 years.
- PSG made the move permanent in 2017 for €180 million, then the second-biggest transfer ever. He left as their all-time top scorer with 256 goals and 15 trophies, including six Ligue 1 titles.
- At the 2018 World Cup he became only the second teenager after Pelé to score in a final. In 2022 he scored a hat-trick in the final and still finished on the losing side.
- He is the highest scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals. His 10 at the 2026 tournament equalled Gerd Müller for the third-most in a single World Cup.
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 2008–09, and a second in 2014–15 with Messi, Luis Suárez 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: Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Kylian Mbappé score in World Cup 2026? +
Kylian Mbappé scored 10 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 Kylian Mbappé have? +
Kylian Mbappé has earned 107 international caps and scored 67 goals for France.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Kylian Mbappé or Lionel Messi? +
Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi were both World Cup 2026 stars. Kylian Mbappé scored 10 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.
Kylian Mbappé vs Lionel Messi: Stats Overview
Kylian Mbappé (🇫🇷 France, Forward) and Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 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. Kylian Mbappé has 107 international caps and 67 career international goals, while Lionel Messi has 208 caps and 126 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Kylian Mbappé scored 12 goals and provided 2 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.