Ronaldo sits just behind Messi, with 778 goals excluding penalties. While he tops the overall scoring charts, removing his 181 successful spot‑kicks drops him to second here. The Portuguese forward remains only six goals shy of Messi, and with his rival not in competitive action until late February, Ronaldo has a chance to close the gap. Alongside Messi, CR7 has defined a generation, with their numbers towering above all challengers.
