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Who Has More Penalties scored — Messi or Ronaldo?

Ronaldo has both taken and scored more penalties; Messi's conversion rate is lower. Here are the totals and the context behind them.

Short answer
Ronaldo

Ronaldo has both taken and scored more penalties; Messi's conversion rate is lower.

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By the numbers

Metric
Messi
Ronaldo
Career penalties scored
115+
160+

penalties scored — the numbers

Messi: 115+. Ronaldo: 160+.

Ronaldo has both taken and scored more penalties; Messi's conversion rate is lower.

Frequently asked

+Who has more penalties scored — Messi or Ronaldo?

Ronaldo, with 160+ to the other's 115+.

+Is the gap in penalties scored significant?

Ronaldo has both taken and scored more penalties; Messi's conversion rate is lower.

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