Kevin De Bruyne vs Lionel Messi — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
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 | Belgium | Argentina |
| Nationality | Belgium | Argentina |
| Age | 35 | 39 |
| Statistic | Kevin De Bruyne | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 5 | 8 |
| Goals | 1 | 8 |
| Assists | 0 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Statistic | Kevin De Bruyne | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 124 | 207 |
| International goals | 38 | 125 |
| Statistic | Kevin De Bruyne | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 18 | 15 |
| Goals | 5 | 12 |
| Assists | 2 | 8 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Kevin De Bruyne score in World Cup 2026? +
Kevin De Bruyne has scored 1 goal at World Cup 2026 in 5 appearances.
How many international caps does Kevin De Bruyne have? +
Kevin De Bruyne has earned 124 international caps and scored 38 goals for Belgium.
Who is better at WC 2026 — Kevin De Bruyne or Lionel Messi? +
Kevin De Bruyne and Lionel Messi are both World Cup 2026 stars. In the 2024/25 club season, Kevin De Bruyne scored 5 goals in 18 apps while Lionel Messi scored 12 goals in 15 apps. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Lionel Messi's international stats? +
Lionel Messi has 207 international caps and 125 career international goals for Argentina.
What club did Lionel Messi play for in 2024/25? +
In the 2024/25 club season, Lionel Messi scored 12 goals and provided 8 assists in 15 appearances. They play for Inter Miami.
Kevin De Bruyne vs Lionel Messi — Stats Overview
Kevin De Bruyne (🇧🇪 Belgium, Midfielder) and Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) are both competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Kevin De Bruyne brings 124 international caps and 38 career international goals into the tournament, while Lionel Messi has 207 caps and 125 international goals.
In the 2024/25 club season, Kevin De Bruyne scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists in 18 appearances, while Lionel Messi scored 12 goals and 8 assists in 15 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career, and Club Season stats side by side.