Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi vs Lamine Yamal: Who hit 50-goal milestone quickest?
Yamal has once again set a new record.
Since his debut for FC Barcelona‘s first squad as a teenager, Lamine Yamal has been pushing the limits of what is conceivable in world soccer, breaking records that were previously believed to be unbreakable. At a younger age than both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the Spanish winger has added another chapter to his incredible tale by scoring 50 goals.
After getting eliminated by Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinal, Barcelona had to rapidly lock back in and concentrate in order to keep their hold on the LaLiga title battle. On Saturday, the Blaugrana headed to San Mamés to play Athletic Club. Yamal scored the game-winning goal after Pedri made a brilliantly weighted pass, giving the Blaugrana a 1-0 victory.
At barely 18 years and 237 days old, Lamine Yamal reached 50 goals in his career with his goal against Bilbao. 44 goals for Barcelona in all competitions and six more while playing for Spain‘s national team are included in the breakdown.
How long did it take Messi & Ronaldo to reach 50 career goals?
For comparison, Lionel Messi achieved the same landmark in 2008 at the age of 20 years and 315 days. Moreover, the all-time top scorer in football history, Cristiano Ronaldo, scored his 50th goal in 2007 at the age of 21 and 297 days.
Since earning his breakthrough for Barcelona at the age of 15, Yamal managed to score those 44 goals in 142 club games. These goals cover every competition in which he has played for the Blaugrana: three in the Spanish Super Cup, eight in the UEFA Champions League, five in the Copa del Rey, and 28 in LaLiga.
His six goals for Spain at the international level are divided among three tournaments: one in the Euros, two in the Euro qualifiers, and three in the UEFA Nations League.
At what age did Messi score 50 career goals?
20 years and 315 days.
At what age did Ronaldo score 50 career goals?
21 and 297 days
At what age did Lamal manage to score his 50th career goal?
18 years and 237 days old.
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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.