Lionel Messi has reached another major career milestone, scoring his 100th goal for Inter Miami. The achievement naturally brings another question into focus: How many goals has Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Al Nassr?
As of September 2026, Ronaldo remains ahead in the current-club scoring comparison, with 132 goals for Al Nassr, while Messi has now reached 100 goals for Inter Miami.
Messi Reaches 100 Goals for Inter Miami
Messi reached the 100-goal mark for Inter Miami during the club’s 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul in the 2026 Campeones Cup.
The Argentine superstar needed 115 appearances to reach 100 goals for the South Florida club.
Messi joined Inter Miami in July 2023 following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain and quickly transformed the club into one of the biggest attractions in Major League Soccer.
His Inter Miami career has included goals across MLS regular-season play, the MLS Cup Playoffs, Leagues Cup, Concacaf competitions and other official tournaments.
How Many Goals Has Cristiano Ronaldo Scored for Al Nassr?
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 132 goals for Al Nassr across all competitions as of September 2026.
Ronaldo joined the Saudi Arabian club in January 2023 after leaving Manchester United, giving him roughly a six-month head start on Messi at their respective current clubs.
The Portuguese forward has continued scoring at a remarkable rate despite entering his 40s.
Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Current Club Goals
| Player | Current Club | Goals | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Al Nassr | 132 | 155 |
| Lionel Messi | Inter Miami | 100 | 115 |
Ronaldo therefore holds a 32-goal advantage over Messi when comparing their totals for Al Nassr and Inter Miami.
However, Ronaldo has also played significantly more matches for Al Nassr.
Who Reached 100 Goals Faster: Messi or Ronaldo?
The race to 100 goals at their current clubs was extremely close.
Ronaldo scored his 100th Al Nassr goal in his 113th appearance, while Messi reached 100 Inter Miami goals in his 115th appearance.
That means Ronaldo reached the milestone just two appearances faster than Messi.
Messi and Ronaldo’s First 100 Goals: Penalty Difference
One notable difference between their first 100 goals involves penalties.
Messi scored only five penalties on his way to 100 Inter Miami goals, while Ronaldo scored 26 penalties among his first 100 goals for Al Nassr.
That means Messi scored 95 of his first 100 Inter Miami goals without penalties, compared with 74 non-penalty goals for Ronaldo during his first 100 for Al Nassr.
When Did Messi and Ronaldo Join Their Current Clubs?
Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in January 2023, becoming one of the highest-profile players ever to move to the Saudi Pro League.
Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in July 2023, making his debut later that month and immediately becoming the centerpiece of the MLS club.
Because Ronaldo arrived approximately six months earlier, he has had additional time to build his Al Nassr goal total.
Can Messi Catch Ronaldo’s Al Nassr Goal Total?
With Messi at 100 goals and Ronaldo at 132, Messi currently trails Ronaldo by 32 goals in the current-club comparison.
The gap will continue to fluctuate as both players add appearances and goals for Inter Miami and Al Nassr.
What makes the comparison particularly interesting is how closely their scoring rates have tracked despite playing in different leagues, competitions and team environments.
Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo Goal Comparison Continues
More than two decades into their careers, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue to produce remarkable scoring numbers.
Messi reaching 100 goals for Inter Miami in 115 appearances adds another historic milestone to his career, while Ronaldo’s 132 goals for Al Nassr keeps the Portuguese star ahead in total goals for their respective current clubs.
For now, the scoreboard reads:
Cristiano Ronaldo for Al Nassr: 132 goals
Lionel Messi for Inter Miami: 100 goals
The Messi-Ronaldo rivalry may no longer take place directly in La Liga or the Champions League, but their goal totals continue to provide another fascinating chapter in one of soccer’s greatest individual rivalries.