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Romelu Lukaku's Remarkable Scoring Rate Puts Him Ahead of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
Romelu Lukaku once again proved his importance to Belgium by scoring the goal that sparked the Red Devils' comeback against Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Beyond his latest strike, the Belgian forward owns an impressive statistic
Romelu Lukaku once again proved his importance to Belgium by scoring the goal that sparked the Red Devils' comeback against Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Beyond his latest strike, the Belgian forward owns an impressive statistic: his goals-per-game average for the national team is higher than those of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski.
Lukaku's International Scoring Average Surpasses Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
According to MisterChip, Lukaku averages 0.71 goals per match for Belgium, making him one of the most efficient international strikers of his generation.
His scoring average compares as follows:
- Romelu Lukaku — 0.71 goals per game
- Cristiano Ronaldo — 0.63
- Lionel Messi — 0.61
- Robert Lewandowski — 0.53
The statistic reflects goals per match played with the national team and highlights Lukaku's remarkable efficiency every time he represents Belgium.
Belgium Awaits Its Round of 16 Opponent
After coming from behind to defeat Senegal, Belgium booked its place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Lukaku and the Red Devils will now face the winner of United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday, July 6, with a place in the quarterfinals at stake.
