Antoine Griezmann vs Lionel Messi
Antoine Griezmann vs Lionel Messi: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Antoine Griezmann and Lionel Messi?
Griezmann's rivalry with Lionel Messi intensified during his time at Barcelona, where they competed for dominance in La Liga and European competitions.
Antoine Griezmann
Key numbers
- Total club appearancesOver 500
- Total club goalsOver 200
- International caps for France137
- International goals for France44
Top honours
- FIFA World CupWinner (2018)
- UEFA European ChampionshipRunner-up (2016)
- UEFA Europa LeagueWinner (2018)
- La Liga Best Player2015–2016
- Top Goalscorer UEFA Euro 20162016
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Lionel Messi
Visit Lionel Messi hubKey numbers
- Total senior career goalsOver 910
- Total assistsOver 410
- Total goal contributionsOver 1,320
- Total club appearancesOver 650
- Total international caps198
Top honours
- Ballon d'Or8 times
- European Golden Shoe6 times
- FIFA World Cup2022
- Copa América2021, 2024
- Most goals in a calendar year91 goals