# Lionel Messi vs Franz Beckenbauer

Who's better, Messi or Beckenbauer? On MyGOAT's head-to-head of goals, trophies and awards, Messi wins 9–0, a clear win: more Ballon d'Ors (8 to 2), more Champions League titles (4 to 3) and more trophies (47 to 20).

|   | Messi | Beckenbauer |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,184 | 857 |
| Goals | 937 | 112 |
| Goals per game | 0.79 | 0.13 |
| Goals for their country | 126 | 14 |
| Trophies | 47 | 20 |
| League titles | 13 | 9 |
| Champions League | 4 | 3 |
| World Cup | 1 | 1 |
| Trophies for their country | 4 | 2 |
| Ballon d'Or | 8 | 2 |
| Individual awards | 105 | 70 |

## Who has more goals, Messi or Beckenbauer?

Messi has more goals: 937 to 112.

## Who has won more trophies, Messi or Beckenbauer?

Messi has won more trophies: 47 to 20.

## Who has more Ballon d'Ors, Messi or Beckenbauer?

Messi has more Ballon d'Ors: 8 to 2.

## Messi and Beckenbauer

- [Lionel Messi's career stats](https://mygoat.football/p/Lionel_Messi)
- [Franz Beckenbauer's career stats](https://mygoat.football/p/Franz_Beckenbauer)
- [Who's the GOAT? Vote](https://mygoat.football/picks/goat)

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