Comparing Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi & Lamine Yamal stats after 100 games

Yamal recently completed 100 appearances as a professional footballer.
It’s been a while since a wunderkind generated as much hype and enthusiasm as Lamine Yamal. Since he was fifteen years old, the Barcelona academy graduate has been making headlines. His accomplishments are giving him a real chance to become the youngest Ballon d’Or winner in history—a record that is presently held by a certain Ronaldo Nazario.
In his brief professional career, Yamal has been a standout for both club and country, helping them win multiple team awards. The youngster even won the Kopa Trophy and the 2024 European Golden Boy title.
Expectations for the teenager have only increased as a result of his outstanding performance to date. Many believe the Spaniard will become Europe’s next dominant superstar, following in the footsteps of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Yamal has already accomplished something early in his career that neither Messi nor Ronaldo did until much later. He did it with the national team at a big event. Naturally, that honour was earned at Euro 2024, where Yamal, who was 16 at the time, stole the show as Spain advanced all the way and defeated England in the championship match.
But how does the winger compare to Messi and Ronaldo at the same stage of their careers? Since Yamal recently played his 100th professional football game, it would seem appropriate to compare his performance to that of the illustrious pair.
Comparing Messi, Ronaldo & Yamal stats after 100 games
| Stats | Lionel Messi | Cristiano Ronaldo | Lamine Yamal |
| Goals | 40 | 17 | 21 |
| Assists | 13 | 19 | 30 |
| Minutes | 6,457 | 5,563 | 6,681 |
| International caps | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| Trophies | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Individual honors | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Age for 100th Game | 20 years, 3 months, 14 days | 19 years, 8 months, 20 days | 17 years, 7 months, 5 days |
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.
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