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Cristiano Ronaldo vs Kylian Mbappé: Who is the Best Footballer?

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Kylian Mbappé: Cristiano Ronaldo is one of football’s greatest, with 33 trophies, including 5 Ballon d’Or awards, 5 Champions League titles, and the most international goals (132) and Champions League goals (140). He has played for top clubs Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Al Nassr.

Kylian Mbappé, despite being younger, has already won the World Cup with France, several Ligue 1 titles with PSG, and became PSG’s all-time top scorer before joining Real Madrid in 2024. He also won the Golden Boot in the 2022 World Cup.

Ronaldo is known for his strength, versatility, and powerful shots, while Mbappé is famous for his speed, dribbling, and creativity.

Ronaldo has led Portugal to win Euro 2016 and the Nations League in 2019, while Mbappé helped France win the World Cup in 2018 and almost did it again in 2022, winning the Golden Boot.

Ronaldo is globally famous with over 1 billion social media followers and is the first footballer to earn $1 billion. Mbappé is fast rising, being of Time’s 100 most influential people and ranking high on Forbes’ highest-paid athletes list.

Ronaldo, with over 900 goals, continues to inspire with his discipline and fitness even at 39. Mbappé, at 25, is already seen as the next big star, inspiring the next generation with his speed and skills.

Ronaldo is a football legend, while Mbappé is the future, with the potential to break records and leave his own legacy.


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Cristiano Ronaldo vs Kylian Mbappé All-Time Stats

Ronaldo has scored more than 900 goals in his career, while Mbappé has scored over 340. Mbappé has over 160 assists, while Ronaldo has 285. Both are excellent penalty takers; Ronaldo has scored over 160 penalties, and Mbappé has scored more than 40.

Here are their stats in a table.

TOTALSRonaldoMbappé
Matches1250475
Goals907342
Ratio0.720.73
Assists287163
Penalty16344
Free Kick64
Hat Tricks6619
Trophies3316
Ballon d’Or4
European Golden Shoe4

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Kylian Mbappé Stats – Season 2024/2025

Here are the stats for Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé for the 2024/2025 season:

StatRonaldo – 24/25Mbappé
Matches1314
Goals98
Assists3-2

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Kylian Mbappé Stats – Season 2023/2024

The 2023/2024 season was another impressive year for Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé.

Ronaldo, playing for Al-Nassr, showed he can still perform at a high level, scoring 44 goals and providing 13 assists in 45 games.

On the other hand, Mbappé, the star of Paris Saint-Germain, displayed his incredible speed, dribbling, and goal-scoring ability, finishing with 44 goals and 10 assists in 48 matches.

Both players were crucial to their teams’ success.

StatRonaldoMbappé
Matches4548
Goals4444
Assists1310

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Kylian Mbappé Goals, Assists & Trophies at Club Level

In their club careers, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé are both impressive.

Ronaldo has played 1,034 matches, scored 774 goals, made 240 assists, and won 31 trophies.

Mbappé has played 394 matches, scored 293 goals, made 126 assists, and won 13 trophies.

StatRonaldoMbappé
Matches1,034394
Goals774295
Assists243128
Minutes Per Goal109′99′
Minutes Played83.437”28.965”
Trophies3113

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Kylian Mbappé Goals, Assists & Trophies at National Level

In their national team careers, both Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé are impressive, but Mbappé has a slight advantage.

Ronaldo has played 216 matches, scored 133 goals, made 45 assists, and won 2 trophies.

Mbappé has played 86 matches, scored 48 goals, made 35 assists, and won 3 trophies. While Mbappé has more trophies, Ronaldo has scored more goals.

Mbappé has won the World Cup, 1 UEFA Nations League, and a UEFA European Under-19 Championship with his national team. Cristiano Ronaldo has won the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in 2018–19.

StatRonaldoMbappé
Matches21686
Goals13348
Assists4535
Minutes Per Goal129′137′
Minutes Played17.012′6.552′
Trophies23

Who’s More Impressive in the World Cup? Goals, Assists & Trophies

When it comes to World Cup performances, Mbappé has a better record than Cristiano Ronaldo.

Mbappé has scored 12 goals in five World Cups, while Ronaldo has scored 8. Mbappé also has 3 assists, compared to Ronaldo’s 2. The biggest difference is in World Cup trophies: Mbappé won one in 2018 and was a runner-up in 2022, while Ronaldo hasn’t won any.

Mbappé’s higher goal count, more assists, and World Cup win show that he performs better on football’s biggest stage.

StatRonaldoMbappé
Matches2214
Goals812
Assists23
Penalty32
Minutes Per Goal221′94′
Minutes Played1.764′1.131′
World Cup1

Who’s More Impressive in EURO? Goals, Assists & Trophies

When comparing Cristiano Ronaldo and Mbappé in the UEFA European Championship (EURO), there are clear differences.

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 14 goals and made 8 assists in five EURO tournaments, winning the championship once in 2016.

Mbappé has scored 1 goal and made 4 assists in 1 EURO tournament. He has not won, finishing as a semi-finalist in the 2024 EURO after losing to Spain.

Ronaldo’s achievements show his success in European competitions, while Mbappé is still new to the EURO scene.

StatRonaldoMbappé
Matches309
Goals141
Assists84
Penalty31
Minutes Per Goal189′855′
Minutes Played2.641”855′
EURO/COPA AMERICA1

Who’s More Impressive in UEFA Nations League? Goals, Assists & Trophies?

Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Mbappé have made notable impacts in the UEFA Nations League.

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 9 goals and made 2 assists in UEFA Nations League tournaments, winning the title in 2018–19.

Mbappé has scored 7 goals and made 3 assists in 1 UEFA Nations League tournament, winning it in 2020–21.

StatRonaldoMbappé
Matches1317
Goals97
Assists23
Penalty1
Minutes Per Goal117′182′
Minutes Played1.052′1.274′
Saudi Pro League/MLS11

Who’s More Impressive in Champions League? Goals, Assists & Trophies?

In the UEFA Champions League, Cristiano Ronaldo stands out with the most goals, having scored 140 in 188 matches. He has won the trophy 5 times, in 2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018.

Mbappé has scored 49 goals in 74 matches and made 26 assists. He has not won the Champions League but was a finalist in 2019–20. Overall, Ronaldo has more goals and titles.

StatRonaldoMbappé
Matches18374
Goals14049
Assists4826
Penalty196
Minutes Per Goal114′121′
Minutes Played15.938”5.943′
Champions League5

Who’s More Impressive in La Liga? Goals, Assists & Trophies?

In La Liga, Cristiano Ronaldo achieved remarkable records.

He scored 311 goals in 292 matches, averaging an impressive 1.06 goals per match. He also made 95 assists and won 2 La Liga titles with Real Madrid.

Mbappé has just joined La Liga, scoring 5 goals in 7 matches and providing 1 assist. He has not won any La Liga titles yet.

Ronaldo’s exceptional goal-scoring rate and success in La Liga highlight his outstanding career in Spanish football.

StatRonaldoMbappé
Matches2927
Goals3115
Assists951
Penalty613
Minutes Per Goal81′122′
Minutes Played25.113′610′
La Liga2

Who’s More Impressive in Premier League/Ligue 1? Goals, Assists & Trophies?

In the Premier League and Ligue 1, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mbappé have achieved impressive records.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored 103 goals in 236 matches, made 39 assists, and won 2 Premier League titles with Manchester United.

Mbappé, playing for PSG, scored 191 goals in 246 matches, provided 74 assists, and won 6 Ligue 1 titles. Mbappé has had more time in Paris, which contributes to his success in Ligue 1.

StatRonaldoMbappé
Matches236246
Goals103191
Assists3974
Penalty1420
Minutes Per Goal170′95′
Minutes Played17.521′18.219′
Serie A/Ligue 166

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Kylian Mbappé Matches Against Each Other

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have faced each other 5 times across various competitions. In these matchups, Mbappé generally has the edge, winning 2 times, while Ronaldo scored 5 goals in those matches.

MatchesRonaldo WDMbappé WRonaldo GMbappé G
51225

Who Has More Trophies?

Ronaldo has a slight edge over Mbappé in terms of total trophies won.

Mbappé has 16 trophies in his career, including 6 Ligue 1 titles, 4 Coupe de France titles, and 1 UEFA Super Cup in 2024. His international honors include the World Cup (2018) and the UEFA Nations League (2020–21).

Cristiano Ronaldo has won 33 trophies, including 5 UEFA Champions League titles, 3 Premier League titles, and 2 Serie A titles. His international achievements include the UEFA European Championship (2016) and the Nations League (2019).

CompetitionRonaldoMbappé
Super Cup1
Premier League3
FA Cup2
Football League Cup1
FA Community Shield1
UEFA Champions League5
FIFA Club World Cup4
La Liga2
Copa del Rey2
Spanish Super Cup2
UEFA Super Cup21
Serie A2
Italian Cup1
Italian Super Cup2
Arab Club Champions Cup1
UEFA European Championship1
UEFA Nations League11
Ligue 16
Champions Trophy4
Leagues Cup2
UEFA European Under-19 Championship1
FIFA World Cup1
TOTAL3316

Who Has More Individual Awards?

Ronaldo has won more individual awards than Mbappé.

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or 5 times, the FIFA World Player of the Year 3 times, and the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award 4 times. He has also won the Golden Shoe 4 times.

Mbappé has claimed the Player of the Year award 5 times, the UEFA Best Player in Europe 4 times, and the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball 1 time. He has also won the Footballer of the Year award 3 times.

Both players have impressive collections of individual awards, but Mbappé has a total of 32 awards, compared to Ronaldo’s 65.

AwardsRonaldoMbappé
The Best FIFA Men’s Player3
Player of the Year95
Ballon d’Or5
European Golden Shoe4
UEFA Best Player in Europe44
Top Goalscorer2013
TM-Player of the season35
Olympic Medalist
Footballer of the Year133
Pichichi Trophy3
FIFA Puskas Award1
FIFA World Cup Golden Ball1
FIFA World Cup Silver Ball1
TOTAL6532

Who Scores More Penalty Goals?

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more penalty goals than Mbappé. He has taken 193 penalties, scoring 163 and missing 30, giving him a success rate of 84%.

In comparison, Mbappé has taken 54 penalties, scoring 44 and missing 10, which gives him a success rate of 81%. This highlights Ronaldo’s higher success rate and overall better performance in penalties compared to Mbappé.

PenaltyRonaldoMbappé
Total Penalty Taken19354
Total Penalty Scored16344
Total Penalty Missed3010
Success Rate84%81%

Who Scores More Free Kick Goals?

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored approximately 64 free-kick goals, while Mbappé has not scored any yet.

RonaldoMbappé
64

Who Has More Hat Tricks?

Cristiano Ronaldo has more hat tricks than Mbappé. Ronaldo has over 66 hat tricks, while Mbappé has around 19.

RonaldoMbappé
6619

Who’s the Better Passer?

Ronaldo has more total assists, but Mbappé is great at passing, especially in fast-paced situations. If you just look at the numbers, Ronaldo might seem better. However, when you think about how passing affects specific moments in the game, Mbappé really stands out too.


Who’s the Best Dribbler?

Ronaldo has a more traditional, powerful dribbling style that relies on skill and strength, while Mbappé excels in speed and agility, making him a more dynamic dribbler in open play.


Who Has the Best Heading Skills?

Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly the better header of the ball. His combination of height, leap, technique, and experience makes him one of the greatest headers in football history. Mbappé, while capable, does not match Ronaldo’s aerial skills and impact in this area.


Who Is Faster?

Kylian Mbappé is overall the faster player, especially when it comes to quick starts and bursts of speed. Cristiano Ronaldo was very fast, especially when he was younger, but Mbappé’s speed and agility make him one of the quickest players in the game today.


Who’s the Ultimate Winner?

Cristiano Ronaldo represents the highest level of football greatness, holding many records and trophies throughout his career. He is a legend who still plays at an elite level.
In compariosn, Kylian Mbappé is the future of the sport. With a World Cup win and several personal achievements at a young age, he is likely to break Ronaldo’s records and create his own legacy.
Both players have influenced modern football, but while Ronaldo is already a legend, Mbappé is just starting his journey with endless potential.


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