The scoring giants in world football have eye-popping statistics
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi stand as the most prolific scorers in modern football. At GOAL they have compiled an overview of how many hat-tricks, poker games, and repókeres these two legends have produced for their clubs and national teams. The goal tally is immense and continually evolving as both players extend their careers at the highest level. (GOAL)
As of today, the data reflects the ongoing dominance of Ronaldo and Messi in elite football leagues and competitions around the world. The record lists the frequency of three goals in a single match (hat-trick), four goals (poker), and five goals (repóker) across official games for club sides and national teams. The champions continue to redefine what is possible when a player can influence a game almost single-handedly. (GOAL)
The record highlights have been updated to include the latest feats, including a repóker by Messi in a friendly between Argentina and Estonia. This remarkable performance adds to the already extraordinary tally Messi has built across his career, underscoring his ability to impact a match at multiple levels. (GOAL)
In La Liga, Lionel Messi has demonstrated edge-of-seat efficiency with 40 matches featuring three or more goals, compared to 36 for Cristiano Ronaldo. These figures illustrate how Messi has frequently turned tight situations into decisive moments and how Ronaldo has consistently produced crucial goals across various seasons. (GOAL)
Across Serie A, the Champions League, the Eredivisie, and other major competitions, the two stars have added numerous entries to their long lists of multi-goal games. The data set covers goals scored in all matches within each competition, offering fans a clear view of the teams and contexts where both players have thrived. (GOAL)
Messi’s career at Barcelona is marked by multiple hat-tricks in domestic cup competitions and the Spanish Super Cup, illustrating his knack for delivering in high-stakes matches. He has also contributed to seven triple-figure performances involving teams in Switzerland, Brazil, Guatemala, Panama, Ecuador, Haiti, and Bolivia, with a repóker recorded against Estonia. (GOAL)
Ronaldo’s tally includes two hat-tricks in the Copa del Rey, a hat-trick in the Club World Cup with Madrid, and eight total hat-tricks in league and cup play, along with several four-goal games that showcase his finishing power across different leagues and formats. (GOAL)
These achievements reflect more than raw numbers; they reveal how both players have shaped modern football through consistent high-impact performances, versatility in finishing, and the ability to rise to the moment in critical fixtures. The statistics continue to be updated as new matches are played, ensuring fans and analysts always have an up-to-date view of who is setting the pace for record-breaking goals. (GOAL)
Notes: The data are sourced from GOAL’s ongoing statistical coverage and are intended to illustrate the scale of Messi and Ronaldo’s goalscoring feats across clubs and national teams. As with any live sports statistics, figures change with every game, and readers should consult the latest GOAL updates for the most current numbers. (GOAL)