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Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Who reached 900 goals quickest?

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.
Published at :March 19, 2026 at 6:18 PM (GMT+5:30)
Modified at :March 19, 2026 at 6:19 PM (GMT+5:30)
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi

Messi has finally reached the 900-goal landmark in his playing career.

How does Lionel Messi compare to his rival Cristiano Ronaldo after he reached the milestone of 900 career goals for both club and country?

Messi experienced a bittersweet evening as he accomplished yet another amazing feat. He scored the first goal in the first few minutes of Inter Miamiโ€˜s CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Nashville. But the team ultimately drew 1-1 and were eliminated from the competition by the away goals rule following a goalless draw in the first leg.

The goal, which he struck with his signature accuracy in the seventh minute, demonstrated his sustained brilliance and reliability at the top level of the game.

With this accomplishment, Messi surpassed longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of how quickly he reached the 900-goal milestone.

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Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Who reached 900 goals quickest?

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Messiโ€™s exceptional efficiency was highlighted by the fact that he reached the milestone in almost 100 fewer games than Ronaldo, who had previously done so at the age of 39. Messi required 1,142 games to achieve 900, whereas Ronaldo needed 1,236 games.

Messiโ€™s remarkable club and international careers have contributed to his 900 goals. He scored 32 goals for Paris Saint-Germain after scoring 672 goals in 778 games with FC Barcelona. He has contributed 81 goals in 93 games since joining Inter Miami in 2023. Messi has also scored 115 goals in 196 games for the Argentina national team.

Messiโ€™s historic accomplishment confirmed his legendary status, but Inter Miamiโ€™s defeat ultimately overshadowed it. The game served as a reminder that in high-stakes tournaments, team success is not always guaranteed by exceptional individual efforts.

At what age did Ronaldo score 900 career goals?

He reached that total at the age of 39.

In how many games did Ronaldo score 900 career goals?

1,236 games.

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