Ronaldo is Messi and vice versa. Messi is known for his agility, close control and incredible dribbling ability. His low centre of gravity and quick feet allow him to move through tight spaces and leave defenders in awe. Ronaldo is physically strong and fast. He excels in stamina, the ability to score from anywhere on the pitch and professionalism.
Different playing styles, different personalities, but the common point of the famous star duo is that they have created a pair of rivals in the world of football. Both have gone through 9 peak seasons in their careers, often facing each other when playing for rival clubs Barca and Real Madrid. Messi and Ronaldo competed against each other for the first time when MU met Barca in the semi-final of the Champions League 2007/08 and immediately became big rivals of each other.
The rivalry between Argentine star Messi and Portuguese star Ronaldo was also evident during the time they both played in Spain. From 2009 to 2018, the two faced off at least twice a season in El Clasico matches, not to mention tournaments such as the Spanish King’s Cup, Spanish Super Cup and two legs of the Champions League semi-finals in 2011. Through this, the fierce competition between Messi and Ronaldo was promoted by the media and fans.
The question is, how many goals would Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have scored in their entire careers if they had played together? According to artificial intelligence (AI), Messi and Ronaldo could have revolutionized any team if they had shared a dressing room at the start of their careers. According to calculations made by artificial intelligence, the pair would have scored an incredible number of goals over 15 years, depending on the league they played in.
It is worth noting that the star duo, who have won a total of 13 Ballon d’Or awards, possess a consistency that few strikers can maintain over time. Their performance statistics reflect their unique ability to transform under pressure. In other words, their combination would create a constant threat to any defense on the planet.
The AI came up with different scenarios depending on the level of the league the two could play together. In leagues like La Liga or the Premier League, the total number of goals would range from 975 to 1,640. The difference is due to the style of play, intensity and opportunities each league offers to Ronaldo, the Al Nassr striker, and Messi, the Inter Miami star.
