On the basis of goals scored per game (a reasonable measure for a striker), Messi is the better player; As a club striker, Messi has scored 96 goals in 184 games, a strike rate of 0.52 (better than a goal in every other game). Torres has scored 153 goals in 346 games for an average of 0.44.
You could argue that whilst Messi has been the spearhead of one of the most expensive and successful Barcelona teams ever assembled, his job of tucking away the goals has probably been easier than that of Torres who played for perennial also-rans Atlético Madrid and Liverpool.
Messi has, however, also won every major individual honour, including UEFA Player of the Year, the Ballon d'Or, FIFA Golden Ball and FIFA World Player whilst Torres has not.
On balance: probably Messi by a short nose.
no messi is way to good
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look people say Messi but really C Ronaldo is the best one on earth till now Torres is good but not like Messi and C Ronaldo.
I do not think so as Torres is spanish and Messi is from Argentina.
The famous footballers for the world cup are Lionel Messi, Christiano Ronaldo and Fernando Torres.
Lionel Messi, Carlos Tevez, Fernando Torres,Roberto Maldini, Roberto Donodoni, Del Piero.
The top scorers will be Fernando Torres, Lionel Messi and Wayne Rooney.
The top five footballers are Christiano Ronaldo, Lonel Messi, Fernando Torres, Wayne Rooney and carlos Tevez.
There are many, Lionel Messi, christiano Ronaldo, Fernando Torres, steven Gerrard, DavidBeckham, Xavi, Andrea Ineista. and so on.