Lionel Messi Vs Dennis Bergkamp: Goals, Assists, Titles, And Individual Awards, Who is the Best?
Lionel Messi Vs Dennis Bergkamp: Lionel Messi and Dennis Bergkamp are two amazing football players. Messi has played for Barcelona and PSG, and now he’s with Inter Miami. He is famous for his excellent dribbling and goal-scoring abilities. Messi has won the Ballon d’Or eight times and has helped Barcelona win many titles.
On the other hand, Bergkamp played for teams like Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal, and the Netherlands. He was known for his passing, vision, and shooting skills. Bergkamp played a key role in Arsenal’s victories in the FA Charity/Community Shield and helped them win Premier League titles and FA Cups.
Lionel Messi Vs Dennis Bergkamp
Now, let’s compare Messi and Bergkamp in terms of goals, assists, titles, and individual awards to determine who is the best.
Messi vs Bergkamp All-Time Stats
Stat
Messi
Bergkamp
Total Appearances
1069
817
Total Goals
827
306
Average
0.77
0.37
Total Assists
400
159
Champions League Goals
129
7
International Goals
103
37
Total Hat-tricks
57
1
Ballon d’Or Awards
8
–
Golden Shoe Awards
6
–
Champions League Titles
4
–
International Titles
5
–
Messi vs Bergkamp Stats At Club Level
Stat
Messi
Bergkamp
Appearances
881
738
Goals
719
269
Assists
340
137
Penalty Goals
84
22
Minutes Per Goal
101′
203′
Minutes Played
72.402′
54.615′
Messi vs Bergkamp Stats At the National Level
Stat
Messi
Bergkamp
Appearances
178
79
Goals
106
37
Assists
56
22
Penalty Goals
23
–
Minutes Per Goal
141′
172′
Minutes Played
14.554′
6.355′
Messi vs Bergkamp Titles
Competition
Messi
Bergkamp
La Liga
10
–
Copa del Rey
7
–
Supercopa de España
8
–
UEFA Champions League
4
–
UEFA Super Cup
3
–
FIFA Club World Cup
3
–
Ligue 1
2
–
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
–
Eredivisie
–
1
KNVB Cup
–
2
European Cup Winners’ Cup
–
1
UEFA Cup
–
2
Premier League
–
3
FA Cup
–
4
FA Charity/Community Shield
–
3
TOTAL
43
16
Messi vs Bergkamp Individual Awards
Awards
Messi
Bergkamp
The Best FIFA Men’s Player
8
–
Ballon d’Or
8
–
European Golden Shoe
6
–
UEFA Best Player in Europe
3
–
Top Goalscorer
23
5
TM-Player of the season
4
–
Olympic Medalist
1
–
Footballer of the Year
10
3
FIFA World Cup Golden Ball
2
–
Pichichi Trophy
8
–
TOTAL
73
8
Messi vs Bergkamp Penalty Goals
Messi
Bergkamp
109
22
109
22
Messi vs Bergkamp Free Kick Goals
Messi
Bergkamp
64
3
64
3
Messi vs Bergkamp Hat Tricks
Messi
Bergkamp
57
1
57
1
(FAQS)
Who’s The Best At Dribbling? Messi or Bergkamp
Messi likes to run around defenders to make chances to score goals, playing up front or on the sides. On the other hand, Bergkamp, who mainly played as a striker, used dribbling to make room for himself and his teammates to do well in the game. WINNER:
Who’s The Best At Heading? Messi or Bergkamp
Bergkamp was famous for his incredible skills, especially in heading. His precise timing, jumping ability, and accuracy enabled him to score impressive goals with his head from different positions on the field. Even though Messi is not very tall, he has an amazing ability to jump and explode into action. This skill lets him challenge and compete with taller players when it comes to aerial plays. WINNER:
Who’s The Best At Passing? Messi or Bergkamp
Messi is the record holder for the most assists in the history of La Liga, and he is always among the top assist-makers in Europe. Bergkamp is well-known for his tactical knowledge and skill in directing attacks through clever and creative passes. WINNER:
Who Is Better? Messi or Bergkamp
Messi plays in today’s football, where there’s a lot of focus on individual brilliance and attacking freedom. The game allows for more creativity in the attack. On other hand, Bergkamp played in an era with a more physical and tactical style of play. Many consider Messi as the Greatest of All Time (GOAT). WINNER:
