Lionel Messi Vs David Beckham: Goals, Assists, Titles, And Individual Awards, Who is the Best?

Lionel Messi Vs David Beckham: Lionel Messi and David Beckham are both amazing football players, but they have different strengths and achievements. Messi is often considered one of the best players ever, winning eight Ballon d’Or awards. He led Barcelona to many titles, including four Champions League trophies, and helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup. Messi is known for his incredible dribbling, passing, and goal-scoring skills.

On the other hand, Beckham is not only a great player but also a famous and marketable athlete. He won six Premier League titles with Manchester United and La Liga with Real Madrid. Beckham played for teams like Paris Saint-Germain and LA Galaxy, showcasing his expertise in crossing, passing, and free-kicks. He’s recognized globally and has a significant impact on football’s popularity, especially in the United States and Asia.

Messi, a left-footed forward, has transformed the game with his unique talents, inspiring many young players worldwide. Beckham, a right-sided midfielder, not only excelled on the field but also became a fashion icon, breaking barriers between sports and celebrity culture.

Lionel Messi Vs David Beckham

In this article, we compare Messi and Beckham in terms of goals, assists, titles, and individual awards, attempting to determine who is the best.

Messi vs Beckham All-Time Stats

Stat	Messi	Beckham
Total Appearances	1069	839
Total Goals	827	144
Average	0.77	0.29
Total Assists	400	267
Champions League Goals	129	16
International Goals	103	17
Total Hat-tricks	57
Ballon d’Or Awards	8	–
Golden Shoe Awards	6	–
Champions League Titles	4	1
International Titles	5	1

Messi vs Beckham Stats At Club Level

Stat	Messi	Beckham
Appearances	881	724
Goals	719	127
Assists	340	225
Penalty Goals	84	4
Minutes Per Goal	101′	457′
Minutes Played	72.402′	57.977′

Messi vs Beckham Stats At the National Level

Stat	Messi	Beckham
Appearances	178	115
Goals	106	17
Assists	56	42
Penalty Goals	23	5
Minutes Per Goal	141′	491′
Minutes Played	14.554′	8.349′

Face-To-Face Clashes Between Messi And

Competition	Matches	Result	Messi Goals	Beckham Goals
LaLiga 05/06	Real Madrid vs Barcelona	0:3	–	–
LaLiga 06/07	Real Madrid vs Barcelona	2:0	–	–
UEFA Champions League 12/13	Paris SG vs Barcelona	2:2	1	–
UEFA Champions League 12/13	Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain	1:1	–	–
Total	4 Games	6:5	1	–

Messi vs Beckham Titles

Competition	Messi	Beckham
La Liga	10	1
Copa del Rey	7	–
Supercopa de España	8	1
UEFA Champions League	4	1
UEFA Super Cup	3	–
FIFA Club World Cup	3	–
Ligue 1	2	1
Trophée des Champions	1	–
FIFA World Youth Championship	1	–
Summer Olympics	1	–
FIFA World Cup	1	–
Copa América	1	–
CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions	1	–
Premier League	–	6
FA Cup	–	2
FA Charity Shield	–	2
Intercontinental Cup	–	1
MLS Cup	–	2
Western Conference (regular season)	–	3
Western Conference (playoffs)	–	3
Supporters’ Shield	–	2
Tournoi de France	–	1
TOTAL	43	26

Messi vs Beckham Individual Awards

Awards	Messi	Beckham
The Best FIFA Men’s Player	4	–
Ballon d’Or	8	–
European Golden Shoe	6	–
UEFA Best Player in Europe	3	1
Top Goalscorer	22	–
TM-Player of the season	4	–
Olympic Medalist	1	–
Footballer of the Year	10	–
FIFA World Cup Golden Ball	2	–
Pichichi Trophy	8	–
TOTAL	68	1

Messi vs Beckham Penalty Goals

Penalty Goals (2003–24)	Messi	Beckham
Penalty Goals	109	9
TOTAL	109	9

Messi vs Beckham Free Kick Goals

Free Kick Goals (2005-24)	Messi	Beckham
Free Kick Goals	64	65
TOTAL	64	65

Messi vs Beckham Hat Tricks

Hat Tricks (2005-24)	Messi	Beckham
Hat Tricks	57	0
TOTAL	57	0

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