7 differences between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

#3 Aerial Threat

Cristiano Ronaldo

He doesn’t jump, he flies. The Portuguese perhaps has the greatest leap in the game as it feels like he floats in the air while he’s at it. His superb jumping technique allows him to stay in the air for the maximum amount of time and his precision heading allows him to place the ball in the net with accuracy.

In this aspect, Cristiano Ronaldo is much better than Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi

The only aspect of his overall game that leaves us wanting more is his aerial ability. Lionel Messi can do everything, except score from headers frequently. While he has scored some headers, he is far from what one could call as aerially strong. His short stature is the only reason for this as there is little doubt that he would have been great aerially if he were some more inches taller.

he has shown some improvement in numerical terms scoring a few headers this season but by no means is he prolific in the air.