Goals · 2006
2006: 17 vs 23.
In 2006, Cristiano Ronaldo scored 23 goals to Lionel Messi's 17 — a margin of 6 in Ronaldo's favour.
Cristiano Ronaldo · 2006
23
goals — his 20th-best scoring year
Played for Manchester United and Portugal.
Frequently asked
How many goals did Lionel Messi score in 2006?+
Lionel Messi scored 17 goals in the 2006 calendar year, playing for Barcelona and Argentina. That is his 20th-highest scoring year on record.
How many goals did Cristiano Ronaldo score in 2006?+
Cristiano Ronaldo scored 23 goals in the 2006 calendar year, playing for Manchester United and Portugal. That is his 20th-highest scoring year on record.
Who scored more goals in 2006, Messi or Ronaldo?+
Cristiano Ronaldo, by 6 goals (17 to 23). Between them they scored 40 goals in 2006.
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