Federico Valverde vs Lionel Messi — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
Federico Valverde vs Lionel Messi — Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Federico Valverde | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Midfielder | Forward |
| Club | Uruguay | Argentina |
| Nationality | Uruguay | Argentina |
| Age | 28 | 39 |
| Statistic | Federico Valverde | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 3 | 8 |
| Goals | 0 | 8 |
| Assists | 0 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Federico Valverde | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 76 | 207 |
| International goals | 9 | 125 |
| Statistic | Federico Valverde | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 33 | 15 |
| Goals | 5 | 12 |
| Assists | 8 | 8 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Federico Valverde score in World Cup 2026? +
Federico Valverde has scored 0 goals at World Cup 2026 in 3 appearances.
How many international caps does Federico Valverde have? +
Federico Valverde has earned 76 international caps and scored 9 goals for Uruguay.
Who is better at WC 2026 — Federico Valverde or Lionel Messi? +
Federico Valverde and Lionel Messi are both World Cup 2026 stars. In the 2024/25 club season, Federico Valverde scored 5 goals in 33 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.
Federico Valverde vs Lionel Messi — Stats Overview
Federico Valverde (🇺🇾 Uruguay, Midfielder) and Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) are both competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Federico Valverde brings 76 international caps and 9 career international goals into the tournament, while Lionel Messi has 207 caps and 125 international goals.
In the 2024/25 club season, Federico Valverde scored 5 goals and provided 8 assists in 33 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.