Messi is bigger than Pele

Lionel Messi Qatar 2022 breaks many records. The Argentine star managed to lift the World Cup for the first time and became the most played and most successful footballer in the world tournament. Further, He is the only player to score in all stages of the World Cup: Group, Round of 16, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals and Finals.

There is another brand that Rosario broke in his magical competition. This is perhaps his most important achievement. In the entire history of the World Cup, Messi holds the distinction of being the highest goalscorer in the history of the World Cup, surpassing none other than Pele.

Between goals and assists, the Argentine amasses 21 wins. There are 13 targets, seven of which are in Qatar by 2022; and eight assists, three in a match that ended with the third star for the Albiceleste.

After a long personal investigation, after reviewing the available videos – at least all the fights since 1966 – and the histories of the first years without audiovisual material, we determined that the recorder was. PeleScored 20 straight goals for Brazil.

‘O Rei’ scored 12 goals and provided eight assists in the three World Cups he participated in. Then came three stars with 19 goals: Germans Gert Müller (14 goals-5 assists) and Miroslav Klose (16-3), Brazil’s Ronaldo (15-4).

Most goals and assists in a World Cup

Top goalscorers in World Cup history

With his extraordinary performances in Qatar 2022, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe They are the all-time record holders in World Cups.

The Argentine scored seven times to take his tally to 13 wins. The French thing is very impressive and in just 23 years he already has 12 goals. He may have many opportunities to overcome Germany. Miroslav KloseA man of achievement.

Mbappé has scored the same 12 goals in 14 games as Brazilian Pele, but with a better average per minute. While O’Rei scored a goal every 105, the Frenchman reduced that number to 95.

Players with most assists in World Cup history

In goal assists, no one added more than German Fritz Walter. The Germany star played in both World Cups, adding 10 assists in a total of 11 games. They were seven to reach the title in Switzerland in 1954 and then contributed three more in Sweden in 1958.

At Qatar 2022, Messi tied for third with legends Pele and Diego Maradona with a total of eight assists.