José Manuel Moreno vs Lionel Messi
Both Argentina. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
José Manuel Moreno
Argentina · 1936–1950 · CM
- Rank in Argentina
- #5 of 33
- Caps · Argentina
- 34 · 19 goals
- Clubs
- Club Atlético River Plate, Real Club España, Club Necaxa
He insisted the tango was the best training available to him, and River Plate lived with the missed sessions because the inside forward of La Máquina returned 156 goals in 256 games. Career record: 34 caps and 19 goals for Argentina; club career at Club Atlético River Plate, Real Club España, Club Necaxa.
Lionel Messi
Argentina · 2005– · RM
- Rank in Argentina
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Argentina
- 207 (as of 5 October 2026) · 125 (as of 5 October 2026) goals
- Clubs
- Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Miami
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 2022 · 8× Ballon d'Or · UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award (2011, 2015)
Lusail, 18 December 2022: he scored twice in a final that ended 3-3, then buried the first penalty of a shootout Argentina won 4-2. Career record: 207 (as of 5 October 2026) caps and 125 (as of 5 October 2026) goals for Argentina; club career at Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Miami; honours include 8× Ballon d'Or, UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award (2011, 2015), FIFA World Cup 2022.
The careers, side by side
José Manuel Moreno is editorial rank 5 and Lionel Messi rank 2 in Argentina's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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