Portuguese forward renowned for clinical finishing, heading ability, and sustained elite performance across multiple top clubs.
Teams prioritizing elite goalscoring, penalty-taking specialists, and players who perform consistently in high-pressure moments.
Brazilian winger/CAM known for dribbling excellence, creativity, and playmaking at elite clubs including Barcelona, PSG, and Santos.
Neymar has played 99 more games and recorded 25 more goals plus 127 additional assists over his career, demonstrating superior playmaking ability, while Ronaldo maintains a higher goals-per-game ratio (0.67 vs 0.61) showcasing elite finishing efficiency.
Choose Cristiano Ronaldo if you value peak finishing efficiency and sustained excellence over an extended career—his 0.67 goals-per-game ratio at age 41 demonstrates exceptional longevity. Choose Neymar if you prioritize all-around playmaking with 254 career assists (99 more than Ronaldo) and creative contribution to team success.
Choose Cristiano Ronaldo if
Teams prioritizing elite goalscoring, penalty-taking specialists, and players who perform consistently in high-pressure moments.
| Metric | Cristiano Ronaldo | Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballon d'Or Awards | 5 | — | — |
| Career Goals(goals) | 414 goals | 439 goals | -6% |
| Career Assists(assists) | 127 assists | 254 assists | -50% |
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Teams valuing creative playmaking, dribbling wizardry, and assist generation alongside goalscoring in fluid attacking systems.
Choose Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior if
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| Champions League Titles | 5 | — | — |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | — | — |
| Height(cm) | 187 | — | — |
| International Goals | 135 | — | — |
| Games Played(games) | 616 games | 715 games | -14% |
| Goals Per Game(ratio) | 0.67 goals/game | 0.61 goals/game | +10% |
| Assists Per Game(ratio) | 0.21 assists/game | 0.36 assists/game | -42% |
| Player Height(cm) | 187 cm | 175 cm | +7% |
| Current Age(years) | 41 years (2025-26) | 34 years (2026) | +21% |
| Career Combined Goals + Assists(combined) | 541 combined | 693 combined | -22% |
| Total Career Goals(goals) | 414 goals | — | — |
| Goals-Per-Game Ratio(ratio) | 0.67 | — | — |
| Career Assists (Age 28)(assists) | ~90 assists | — | — |
| International Caps(appearances) | 220+ caps | — | — |
| Top Speed(km/h) | 32 km/h | 32 km/h | — |
| Dribbling Ability(/100) | 94/100 | 94/100 | — |
| Career Goals (All Competitions)(goals) | 420+ | 420+ | — |
| Career Assists (All Competitions)(assists) | 280+ | 280+ | — |
| FIFA World Cup Wins(trophies) | 0 | 0 | — |
| Current Age (2026)(years) | 32 | 32 | — |
| Goal Conversion Rate(%) | 18.5% | 18.5% | — |
| Current FC 26 Overall Rating(/100) | 85/100 (CAM, Al-Hilal) | 85/100 (CAM, Al-Hilal) | — |
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated May 2026.
Cristiano Ronaldo
414 goals
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
439 goals🏆
Cristiano Ronaldo
127 assists
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
254 assists🏆
Cristiano Ronaldo
616 games
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
715 games🏆
Cristiano Ronaldo
0.67 goals/game🏆
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
0.61 goals/game
Cristiano Ronaldo
0.21 assists/game
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
0.36 assists/game🏆
Cristiano Ronaldo
Forward/Winger
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
Winger/Attacking Midfielder
Cristiano Ronaldo
Age 41 (2025-26 season)🏆
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
Age 34 (2025 season)
Neymar has scored 439 career goals compared to Cristiano Ronaldo's 414 goals. However, Ronaldo achieves a superior goals-per-game ratio of 0.67 versus Neymar's 0.61, meaning Ronaldo is more clinically efficient despite playing fewer games.
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Cristiano Ronaldo on Wikipedia
Portuguese forward renowned for clinical finishing, heading ability, and sustained elite performance across multiple top clubs.
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior on Wikipedia
Brazilian winger/CAM known for dribbling excellence, creativity, and playmaking at elite clubs including Barcelona, PSG, and Santos.
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ballon d'Or Awards | 5 | — |
| Career Goals(goals) | 414 goals | 439 goals |
| Career Goals (All Competitions)(goals) | 420+ | — |
| Career Assists(assists) | 127 assists | 254 assists |
| Champions League Titles | 5 | — |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | — |
| Height(cm) | 187 | — |
| International Goals | 135 | — |
| Games Played(games) | 616 games | 715 games |
| Goals Per Game(ratio) | 0.67 goals/game | 0.61 goals/game |
| Assists Per Game(ratio) | 0.21 assists/game | 0.36 assists/game |
| Goals-Per-Game Ratio(ratio) | 0.67 | — |
| Player Height(cm) | 187 cm | 175 cm |
| Top Speed(km/h) | 32 km/h | — |
| Current Age(years) | 41 years (2025-26) | 34 years (2026) |
| Current Age (2026)(years) | 32 | — |
| Career Combined Goals + Assists(combined) | 541 combined | 693 combined |
| Total Career Goals(goals) | 414 goals | — |
| Career Assists (Age 28)(assists) | ~90 assists | — |
| International Caps(appearances) | 220+ caps | — |
| Dribbling Ability(/100) | 94/100 | — |
| Career Assists (All Competitions)(assists) | 280+ | — |
| FIFA World Cup Wins(trophies) | 0 | — |
| Goal Conversion Rate(%) | 18.5% | — |
| Current FC 26 Overall Rating(/100) | 85/100 (CAM, Al-Hilal) | — |
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