# Lionel Messi vs Zico

Who's better, Messi or Zico? On MyGOAT's head-to-head of goals, trophies and awards, Messi wins 10–0, a clear win: more Ballon d'Ors (8 to 0), more World Cups (1 to 0) and more Champions League / Libertadores titles (4 to 1).

|   | Messi | Zico |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,184 | 706 |
| Goals | 698 | 479 |
| Goals per game | 0.80 | 0.68 |
| Goals for their country | 126 | 48 |
| Trophies | 47 | 17 |
| League titles | 13 | 11 |
| Champions League / Libertadores | 4 | 1 |
| World Cup | 1 | 0 |
| Trophies for their country | 4 | 2 |
| Ballon d'Or | 8 | 0 |
| Individual awards | 105 | 55 |

League and international games only.

## Who has more goals, Messi or Zico?

Messi has more goals: 698 to 479.

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

Messi has won more trophies: 47 to 17.

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

Messi has more Ballon d'Ors: 8 to 0.

## Messi and Zico

- [Lionel Messi's career stats](https://mygoat.football/p/Lionel_Messi)
- [Zico's career stats](https://mygoat.football/p/Zico_%28footballer%29)
- [Who's the GOAT? Vote](https://mygoat.football/picks/goat)

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URL: https://mygoat.football/vs/Lionel_Messi/Zico_(footballer)