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Lionel Messi vs Diego Maradona
Side-by-side career statistics comparison: official goals, appearances, goals-per-game ratio, assists, and era context.
Key Statistical Summary
Lionel Messi has scored 928 official career goals in 1163 matches (0.80 goals/match), leading Diego Maradona (345 goals in 679 matches, 0.51 goals/match) by +583 goals.
Tale of the Tape: Career Metrics
Official Senior Fixtures| Lionel Messi | Metric | Diego Maradona |
|---|---|---|
| 928 | Total Career Goals | 345 |
| 1163 | Total Matches | 679 |
| 0.80 | Goals Per Match | 0.51 |
| 422 | Career Assists | 240 |
| Modern Era (Live) | Playing Era | 1976 - 1997 |
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Lionel Messi has scored more career goals (928 goals in 1163 matches) than Diego Maradona (345 goals in 679 matches), leading by 583 goals.
Lionel Messi averages 0.80 goals per match (928 goals in 1163 appearances), compared to Diego Maradona's ratio of 0.51 goals per match (345 goals in 679 appearances).
Lionel Messi has played 1163 official matches, while Diego Maradona has registered 679 competitive matches.