Head-to-Head Comparison

Neymar Jr and Cristiano Ronaldo face off in this head-to-head comparison. Both are Forwards — Neymar Jr plays for Santos in the Brasileirao and represents Brazil, while Cristiano Ronaldo turns out for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League for Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo is the elder of the two at 41, with Neymar Jr 7 years younger at 34.

In front of goal, Cristiano Ronaldo leads with 961 career goals to Neymar Jr's 450. For assists, Cristiano Ronaldo edges ahead with 260 versus 220 for Neymar Jr. Cristiano Ronaldo has the more decorated cabinet with 35 career trophies compared to 22 for Neymar Jr. Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or 5 times, an accolade Neymar Jr is yet to claim. Internationally, Cristiano Ronaldo has earned more caps (226) compared to Neymar Jr's 128.

Based on the 12 statistical categories above, Cristiano Ronaldo comes out on top — winning 10 of the 12 measurable stats compared to Neymar Jr's 2. Of course, statistics only tell part of the story, and football fans will always debate the intangibles.