{"slug":"ronaldo-vs-neymar","title":"Cristiano Ronaldo vs Neymar","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar","faqCount":5,"faqs":[{"question":"Who is better, Ronaldo or Neymar?","answer":"By objective career metrics, Cristiano Ronaldo is more accomplished: 900+ career goals, five Ballon d'Or, five Champions League titles, Euro 2016 winner, and football's all-time international scoring record. Neymar has never won a Ballon d'Or and has one Champions League title (2014-15 with Barcelona). In terms of creative talent and technical skill, Neymar is frequently mentioned alongside Messi as one of the most naturally gifted dribblers of their era — his combination play and close control were exceptional during his Barcelona prime (2013-2017). The honest answer: Ronaldo wins on trophies, goals, and records; Neymar may edge Ronaldo on peak creative artistry, though most rankings place both below Messi at their best."},{"question":"How many goals has Ronaldo scored in total?","answer":"Cristiano Ronaldo has scored over 900 career goals across all competitions as of 2026 — making him the most prolific goal-scorer in professional football history. His landmark goals include: 450+ goals for Real Madrid (LaLiga's all-time top scorer), 117 goals for Manchester United (combined spells), 101 goals for Juventus, and 130+ international goals for Portugal. At Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo has continued scoring at a high rate despite the reduced competition level. No other player in documented football history has reached 900 career goals across a major playing career."},{"question":"What injury did Neymar have?","answer":"Neymar suffered a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and meniscus in his right knee in October 2023 while playing for Brazil in a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. The injury, sustained without contact (he collapsed after planting his right foot), required surgery and an extensive rehabilitation period of approximately 12-14 months. Neymar returned to competitive football in mid-2025 with Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. The injury was particularly damaging because it followed Neymar's arrival at Al-Hilal just months earlier in August 2023 — he had barely played for his new club before the setback. This was Neymar's second serious ankle/lower extremity injury after a fractured foot in the 2019 Copa América preparation."},{"question":"Who has more Champions League titles, Ronaldo or Neymar?","answer":"Cristiano Ronaldo has won 5 UEFA Champions League titles: 1 with Manchester United (2007-08) and 4 with Real Madrid (2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18). Neymar has won 1 Champions League title with FC Barcelona (2014-15 — the season he formed the legendary MSN trio with Messi and Suárez). During his time at Paris Saint-Germain (2017-2023), Neymar reached one Champions League final (2019-20, lost to Bayern Munich 1-0). Ronaldo's Champions League dominance — particularly 4 titles in 5 years with Real Madrid — is one of his defining career achievements and places him well ahead of Neymar in European trophy count."},{"question":"Is Ronaldo still playing in 2026?","answer":"Yes. Cristiano Ronaldo is still playing professionally in 2026 at age 41. He has been a player at Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia's Saudi Pro League since January 2023. Ronaldo continues to score regularly in the Saudi Pro League, though the competition level is lower than his peak career leagues (Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A). He also continues to captain the Portuguese national team. Ronaldo's physical conditioning at 41 — he is known for meticulous attention to fitness, diet, and recovery — has allowed him to extend his professional career well beyond most elite footballers, who typically retire by their mid-to-late 30s."}],"faqPageSchema":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar#faq","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar","inLanguage":"en-US","name":"Cristiano Ronaldo vs Neymar — FAQ","description":"Frequently asked questions about Cristiano Ronaldo vs Neymar","dateModified":"2026-09-15T09:00:06.987Z","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/#organization","name":"A Versus B"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/#organization","name":"A Versus B"},"isPartOf":{"@type":"Article","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar#article"},"license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","speakable":{"@type":"SpeakableSpecification","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar#faq-speakable","cssSelector":[".faq-answer"]},"mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar#q1","name":"Who is better, Ronaldo or Neymar?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar#a1","text":"By objective career metrics, Cristiano Ronaldo is more accomplished: 900+ career goals, five Ballon d'Or, five Champions League titles, Euro 2016 winner, and football's all-time international scoring record. Neymar has never won a Ballon d'Or and has one Champions League title (2014-15 with Barcelona). In terms of creative talent and technical skill, Neymar is frequently mentioned alongside Messi as one of the most naturally gifted dribblers of their era — his combination play and close control were exceptional during his Barcelona prime (2013-2017). The honest answer: Ronaldo wins on trophies, goals, and records; Neymar may edge Ronaldo on peak creative artistry, though most rankings place both below Messi at their best.","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar","upvoteCount":1,"author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/#organization","name":"A Versus B"}}},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar#q2","name":"How many goals has Ronaldo scored in total?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar#a2","text":"Cristiano Ronaldo has scored over 900 career goals across all competitions as of 2026 — making him the most prolific goal-scorer in professional football history. His landmark goals include: 450+ goals for Real Madrid (LaLiga's all-time top scorer), 117 goals for Manchester United (combined spells), 101 goals for Juventus, and 130+ international goals for Portugal. At Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo has continued scoring at a high rate despite the reduced competition level. No other player in documented football history has reached 900 career goals across a major playing career.","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar","upvoteCount":1,"author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/#organization","name":"A Versus B"}}},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar#q3","name":"What injury did Neymar have?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar#a3","text":"Neymar suffered a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and meniscus in his right knee in October 2023 while playing for Brazil in a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. The injury, sustained without contact (he collapsed after planting his right foot), required surgery and an extensive rehabilitation period of approximately 12-14 months. Neymar returned to competitive football in mid-2025 with Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. The injury was particularly damaging because it followed Neymar's arrival at Al-Hilal just months earlier in August 2023 — he had barely played for his new club before the setback. This was Neymar's second serious ankle/lower extremity injury after a fractured foot in the 2019 Copa América preparation.","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar","upvoteCount":1,"author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/#organization","name":"A Versus B"}}},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar#q4","name":"Who has more Champions League titles, Ronaldo or Neymar?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar#a4","text":"Cristiano Ronaldo has won 5 UEFA Champions League titles: 1 with Manchester United (2007-08) and 4 with Real Madrid (2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18). Neymar has won 1 Champions League title with FC Barcelona (2014-15 — the season he formed the legendary MSN trio with Messi and Suárez). During his time at Paris Saint-Germain (2017-2023), Neymar reached one Champions League final (2019-20, lost to Bayern Munich 1-0). Ronaldo's Champions League dominance — particularly 4 titles in 5 years with Real Madrid — is one of his defining career achievements and places him well ahead of Neymar in European trophy count.","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar","upvoteCount":1,"author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/#organization","name":"A Versus B"}}},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar#q5","name":"Is Ronaldo still playing in 2026?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar#a5","text":"Yes. Cristiano Ronaldo is still playing professionally in 2026 at age 41. He has been a player at Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia's Saudi Pro League since January 2023. Ronaldo continues to score regularly in the Saudi Pro League, though the competition level is lower than his peak career leagues (Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A). He also continues to captain the Portuguese national team. Ronaldo's physical conditioning at 41 — he is known for meticulous attention to fitness, diet, and recovery — has allowed him to extend his professional career well beyond most elite footballers, who typically retire by their mid-to-late 30s.","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://www.aversusb.net/compare/ronaldo-vs-neymar","upvoteCount":1,"author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.aversusb.net/#organization","name":"A Versus B"}}}]}}