Dani Alves vs Cristiano Ronaldo
Dani Alves vs Cristiano Ronaldo: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Dani Alves and Cristiano Ronaldo?
Alves and Ronaldo faced each other numerous times in La Liga, with Alves often tasked with defending against the prolific forward. Their battles were pivotal in defining the era of Spanish football.
Dani Alves
Key numbers
- Total Appearances617
- Total Goals40
- International Caps126
- International Goals8
- Major Trophies Won43
Top honours
- FIFA Confederations CupWinner in 2009 and 2013
- Copa AméricaWinner in 2007 and 2019
- Olympic Gold MedalWon at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
- FIFA U-20 World CupWinner in 2003
- La Liga Titles5 titles with Barcelona
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Key numbers
- Career goals600
- International caps227
- International goals143
- Champions League titles5
- Ballon d'Or wins5
Top honours
- UEFA European ChampionshipWinner (2016)
- UEFA Nations LeagueWinner (2019, 2025)
- Ballon d'Or5 times (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017)
- UEFA Champions League5 times (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- FIFA Club World CupWinner (2008, 2014, 2016)