Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi lead the all-time ranking of players with the most combined goals and assists in the UEFA Champions League, highlighting their remarkable impact on European club football.

According to figures published by Planet Football and reported by PUNCH Sports Extra on Thursday, October 15, 2026, Ronaldo tops the list with 182 goal contributions, comprising 140 goals and 42 assists.

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Messi follows in second place with 169 contributions, having scored 129 goals and provided 40 assists in the competition.

The two football icons hold a significant lead over the rest of the players on the list, with Polish striker Robert Lewandowski occupying third position with 136 contributions.Lewandowski has recorded 109 Champions League goals and 27 assists while representing Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

Former Real Madrid and Lyon forward Karim Benzema ranks fourth with 119 goal contributions, including 90 goals and 29 assists.

France captain Kylian Mbappe completes the top five with 100 contributions, made up of 72 goals and 28 assists.

Having played for Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, Mbappe remains well placed to improve his tally as his Champions League career progresses.

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller and former Real Madrid striker Raul are joint-sixth with 87 goal contributions each.

Muller registered 57 goals and 30 assists, while Raul finished his Champions League career with 71 goals and 16 assists.

Brazilian forward Neymar occupies eighth position with 80 contributions, having scored 43 goals and supplied 37 assists.

His tally reflects his influence as both a goalscorer and a creator during his spells in Europe’s leading club competition.

Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic ranks ninth with 74 goal contributions, comprising 48 goals and 26 assists.

Despite his celebrated career across several European clubs, Ibrahimovic never won the Champions League.

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy completes the top 10 with 72 contributions, including 56 goals and 16 assists.

According to the figures cited in the report, the ranking is as follows:

Cristiano Ronaldo — 182 (140 goals, 42 assists)
Lionel Messi — 169 (129 goals, 40 assists)
Robert Lewandowski — 136 (109 goals, 27 assists)
Karim Benzema — 119 (90 goals, 29 assists)
Kylian Mbappe — 100 (72 goals, 28 assists)
Thomas Muller — 87 (57 goals, 30 assists)
Raul — 87 (71 goals, 16 assists)
Neymar — 80 (43 goals, 37 assists)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic — 74 (48 goals, 26 assists)
Ruud van Nistelrooy — 72 (56 goals, 16 assists)

Ronaldo’s position at the summit underlines his sustained goalscoring output in the Champions League, while Messi’s second-place ranking reflects the Argentine’s exceptional combination of finishing and creativity.