Difference between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
Difference between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar are great football players. Football or association football or soccer is a team sport played between two teams of 11 players. It is the world’s most popular sport as there are approximately 250 million players in over 200 countries. Some of the best football players are: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar, Zinedine Zidane, Andres Iniesta, Luka Modric, Ronaldinho, Edan Hazard, etc. This article focuses on the differences between three best-Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar.

Lionel Messi

Lionel Andres Messi Cuccittini  was born on 24 June 1987 is a footballer of team Argentine and plays as forward and captain for FC Barcelona (Spanish club).

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on 5 February 1985 and plays as a Portuguese expert footballer for Portugal team.

Neymar

Neymar de Silva Santos Junior was born on 5 February 1992. His a Brazilian professional footballer. He plays as a forward for Paris Saint-Germain. He plays for the Brazil National team also.

Lionel Messi VS Cristiano Ronaldo

  • Name:

The complete name of Lionel Messi is Lionel Andres Messi Cuccittini.

The complete name of Cristiano Ronaldo is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro.

The complete name of Neymar is Neymar de Silva Santos Junior. He is commonly referred to as Neymar Jr.

  • Birth:

Lionel Messi was born on 24 June 1987 at Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. Messi is 32 years old.

Cristiano Ronaldo was born on 5 of February, 1985 at Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Ronaldo is 35 years old.

Neymar Jr. was born on 5 February 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil. He is 28 years old.

  • Height:

Lionel Messi has height of 1.69 meters or we can say 5 foot 7 inch.

Cristiano Ronaldo has height of 1.86 meters or we can say 6 foot 1 inch. He is taller as compared to Messi.

Neymar Jr. is 1.75 m tall i.e. 5 ft 9 inches.

  • Team

Lionel Messi played for national team Argentina.

Cristiano Ronaldo plays for the national team Portugal.

Neymar plays for Brazil national team.

Club

Lionel Messi plays for club Barcelona from 2004 onwards. His number is 10.

Ronaldo plays for club Juventus from 2018 onwards. His number is 7.

Neymar plays for club Paris Saint-Germain from 2017 onwards. His number is 10.

  • Strengths:

Lionel Messi is famous for his ball abilities. His keeps running from midfield are generally deadly and he is very difficult to handle when he finds his head down. His parity when running with pace is staggering. Additionally, his goal scoring skill is astonishing.

Cristiano Ronaldo tackles any defender with intense pace, and entrancing footwork to the boot. His skill to strike a player and beat in crosses leaves his opponents to dread. The manner his free-kicks veer off with rate and his power is an awesome advantage for his team.

Neymar Jr. plays as a central striker, a winger or an attacking midfielder. He is called as a “true phenomenon” for his energetic pace and playmaking skills. His technical dribbling skills reminds the audience of the famous footballer Ronaldinho. His creativity, passing, clinical finishing, dribbling and techniques are considered ‘electrical’ and ‘explosive’ at the same time.

  • Flaws:

Lionel Messi scans for an approach to complete moves independent from anyone else without searching for fellow team members in a superior position to shoot at the goal. His strength and power can be addressed on occasion when attempting to complete near the net and gets this show on the road pushed off the ball too effortlessly.

Once in a while, Ronaldo tries a trap when an easy pass would carry out. He, once in a while, botches up a goal scoring chance by performing extravagant moves. He is unequipped for pulling off.

Neymar Jr. commits certain mistakes on the ground, but has no bad intentions. His shift to PSG from club Barcelona is considered as a total waste of money. He shifted because Lionel Messi was in club Barcelona and Neymar had a little chance to prove his identity before the already established football giant. So, critics must understand that establishment of a new player takes a while and good players pay off to the team in long run.

  • Appearances:

Lionel messi appeared in almost 611 matches with 113 international matches.

Cristiano Ronaldo appeared in almost 742 matches with 119 international matches.

Neymar has played 31 matches and scored 19 goals.

  • Goals:

Lionel Messi has scored 506 goal. Out of these 474 were scored in La Liga and 22 in club Barcelona.

Ronaldo holds the record for most goals scored in the UEFA Champions League. He falls under the category of very few players who have made 1000 professional career appearances.

Neymar has scored 277 goals in his professional career. Out of these 102 were scored in Serie A, 123 in La Liga and 52 in Ligue 1.

  • Dribblers:

Lionel Messi can be said as best dribbler in the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo can be called as one of the top dribblers in world.

Neymar has incredible dribbling skills.

Awards and felicitations

Cristiano Ronaldo has won 5 Ballons d’Or. He has been awarded European Golden Shoes four times.

Inspiration

Messi was inspired by Argentinean legend Diego Maradona.

Ronaldo believes in himself. He says that his biggest inspiration is himself.

Neymar is inspired by Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Andres Iniesta, Xavi and Wayne Rooney.

Conclusion

Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar and all other football players are unique in their own ways and styles. The fundamental formula is to play well and create harmony and brotherhood throughout the world.Do you agree with us?