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 | Inter Miami |
| Nationality | Uruguay | Argentina |
| Age | 28 | 39 |
| Statistic | Federico Valverde | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 3 | 8 |
| Goals | 0 | 8 |
| Assists | 0 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Federico Valverde | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 76 | 207 |
| International goals | 9 | 125 |
| Statistic | Federico Valverde | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 5 | 22 |
| Goals | 0 | 19 |
| Assists | 1 | 13 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Federico Valverde score in World Cup 2026? +
Federico Valverde scored 0 goals at World Cup 2026 in 3 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Federico Valverde have? +
Federico Valverde has earned 76 international caps and scored 9 goals for Uruguay.
Who performed better at WC 2026 — Federico Valverde or Lionel Messi? +
Federico Valverde and Lionel Messi were both World Cup 2026 stars. Federico Valverde scored 0 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 207 international caps and 125 career international goals for Argentina.
What club did Lionel Messi play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Lionel Messi scored 19 goals and provided 13 assists in 22 appearances. They play for Argentina.
Federico Valverde vs Lionel Messi — Stats Overview
Federico Valverde (🇺🇾 Uruguay, Midfielder) 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. Federico Valverde has 76 international caps and 9 career international goals, while Lionel Messi has 207 caps and 125 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Federico Valverde scored 0 goals and provided 1 assists in 5 appearances, while Lionel Messi scored 19 goals and 13 assists in 22 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.