The stats: Cristiano Ronaldo v Leo Messi in 2014 so far… [Graphic]

Its the age old debate of our time, and the graphic above pulls together the statistics for 2014 so far.
With the Ballon d’Or voting now in full swing, with the results due in January, comparisons between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will likely be in full swing during the coming months.
As it stands, Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2014 statistics are more impressive. The Portuguese forward has played less games than Messi and scored more goals.
However, Messi does comfortably lead in assists, showcasing how many consider the Argentine to be a less selfish player than Ronaldo.
Also apparent is how much better Messi has done for Argentina in this calendar year, or is this simply because he plays for a better international side?