How Messi and Ronaldo reached new heights in 2025: Stats
26 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continued to stamp their authority despite being in the twilight of their football careers.

2025 was magical for the duo as they chipped in with superb performances at club and country level.

It was a successful calendar year for them with a trophy each.

Notably, they defied age to reach new heights in 2025.

We decode their 2025 performance.

Messi manages 46 goals and 28 assists in 2025
Messi Numbers

Messi made 54 appearances across all competitions at club and country level in calendar year 2025.

He chipped in with 46 goals and 28 assists.

43 of his goals came for MLS club Inter Miami from 49 matches. And 29 of them came in the MLS from 28 games.

For Argentina, Messi clocked three goals in 5 matches.

Ronaldo clocks 42 goal involvements in 2025
Ronaldo Numbers

Ronaldo continued to shine for Al-Nassr and Portugal, recording 42 goal involvements in 2025.

He owns 38 goals and 4 assists from 44 appearances, with another 2 games left for Al-Nassr.

Ronaldo scored 8 goals in 9 appearances for Portugal, helping them win the Nations League and gaining a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

30 of his goals have come for Al-Nassr.

Messi wins MLS Cup with Inter Miami
Fact

Inter Miami claimed their maiden MLS Cup crown earlier in December 2025, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 at Chase Stadium. Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende struck late from a pair of Messi assists.

Ronaldo bags Nations League title with Portugal
League

Portugal won the UEFA Nations League final by defeating Spain in a nail-biting penalty shootout.

The match, which took place in Munich, ended with both teams tied at 2-2 after extra-time.

However, Portugal emerged victorious in the penalty shootout, securing their second title in this prestigious tournament.

Ronaldo delivered for Portugal by scoring an equalizer in the second half of regular time.