Lionel Messi vs Trent Alexander-Arnold Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Lionel Messi vs Trent Alexander-Arnold stats this season (2026/27): Messi 26 goals and 13 assists in 30 league games for Inter Miami; Alexander-Arnold 0 goals and 1 assists in 6 league games for Real Madrid. At World Cup 2026: Messi 8 goals in 8 games, Alexander-Arnold 0 in 0.
Lionel Messi vs Trent Alexander-Arnold: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Trent Alexander-Arnold |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Defender |
| Club | Inter Miami | Real Madrid |
| Nationality | Argentina | England |
| Age | 39 | 28 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Trent Alexander-Arnold |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 0 |
| Goals | 8 | 0 |
| Assists | 4 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Trent Alexander-Arnold |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 208 | โ |
| International goals | 126 | โ |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Trent Alexander-Arnold |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 30 | 6 |
| Goals | 26 | 0 |
| Assists | 13 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | โ | 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 Trent Alexander-Arnold
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What are Trent Alexander-Arnold's club stats? +
In the 2026 season, Trent Alexander-Arnold scored 0 goals and provided 1 assists in 6 appearances for Real Madrid.
Who is better, Lionel Messi or Trent Alexander-Arnold? +
Lionel Messi (Forward, Argentina) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (Defender, Real Madrid) are compared head to head above. This season, Lionel Messi scored 26 goals in 30 apps while Trent Alexander-Arnold scored 0 goals in 6 apps. Pick your Fantasy XI on FootballDream.
What club does Lionel Messi play for? +
Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami and has earned 208 international caps for Argentina.
What club does Trent Alexander-Arnold play for? +
Trent Alexander-Arnold plays for Real Madrid and represents England.
Lionel Messi vs Trent Alexander-Arnold: Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (๐ฆ๐ท Argentina, Forward) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England, Defender) play in different competitions: Lionel Messi in World Cup 2026 with Inter Miami, Trent Alexander-Arnold in La Liga 2026/27 with Real Madrid.
In the 2026/27 club season, Lionel Messi scored 26 goals and provided 13 assists in 30 appearances, while Trent Alexander-Arnold scored 0 goals and 1 assists in 6 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.