Is Lionel Messi taller than Cristiano Ronaldo?

The readings behind Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi is listed by Inter Miami CF at 5 ft 7 in (170.2 cm). See Lionel Messi’s readings.

Cristiano Ronaldo is commonly listed at 6 ft 1.5 in (187 cm). See Cristiano Ronaldo’s readings.

In the association football players listed here, Lionel Messi ranks 3 and Cristiano Ronaldo ranks 2 among 3, from tallest to shortest. Tied figures share a rank. This is our published selection, including historical records.

These entries share a field, sport, team or measurement category. The comparison uses their published listings; it is not a claim that they were measured together.

The drawing uses each stated vertical height. It cannot infer shoulder level, eye level or body proportions from that number.

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