2021 is the perfect representation of the Messi vs Ronaldo debate.
They have the same number of goals, so the casual viewer might think they’ve performed at a similar level.
They have the same number of goals, so the casual viewer might think they’ve performed at a similar level.
Except, Messi’s received less than half the big chances and created his own goals at a 10x higher rate. While also being responsible for his team’s ball progression and its primary creative outlet.
Ronaldo’s game is limited to the end of the final third, he relies on his teammates to create FOR him while offering little more than getting on the end of balls. Even then he’s a much less efficient scorer.
Messi could have scored 10 goals in 2021 and he’d still have performed levels above Ronaldo. The fact that he somehow scored 38 from his role leads to direct comparisons between him and pure scorers in which everything else Messi contributes is overlooked. 🐐
This Messi performance vs Uruguay is miles ahead of any Ronaldo game in 2021.
Messi’s games vs Uruguay and Colombia in the Copa America are similar, same goes for the one vs Granada in the CDR QF, generally non-scoring 10/10 matches.
Don’t judge Messi by goals alone.
Messi’s games vs Uruguay and Colombia in the Copa America are similar, same goes for the one vs Granada in the CDR QF, generally non-scoring 10/10 matches.
Don’t judge Messi by goals alone.
Stats can never do Messi justice, but maybe this will give you an idea of the kind of player people are comparing poachers to.
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