Stats:
73 goals in 60 games (all competitions)
29 assists
50 La Liga goals a single-season record in Europe’s top five leagues
14 Champions League goals
Won Copa del Rey, Supercopa de España, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup
Why it was legendary:
Messi’s 2011/12 campaign redefined what “peak football” meant. Under Pep Guardiola, Messi became the ultimate false nine, orchestrating play while breaking scoring records with impossible ease. He wasn’t just a finisher he was also the league’s leading creator, influencing almost every Barça attack. His dribbling, vision, and combination play reached near-perfection, making this arguably the most complete individual season in football history.
Robert Lewandowski 2019/20 (Bayern Munich)
Stats:
55 goals in 47 games
10 assists
Top scorer in Bundesliga (34 goals), DFB-Pokal (6 goals), and Champions League (15 goals) winning the golden boot in all three competitions
Won Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup (sextuple across seasons)
Why it was legendary:
In 2019/20, Lewandowski didn’t just score he dominated every stage of every competition. Bayern went unbeaten in the Champions League, winning all 11 games, with Lewandowski scoring in nearly every match. His positioning, finishing from all angles, and ability to deliver in clutch moments made him unstoppable. Many believe he was robbed of the Ballon d’Or that year, which was canceled due to the pandemic.
Cristiano Ronaldo 2014/15 (Real Madrid)
Stats:
61 goals in 54 games
22 assists
48 La Liga goals (second-highest in history behind Messi’s 50)
UEFA Super Cup & FIFA Club World Cup winner
Why it was legendary:
While many point to his 2013/14 Champions League-winning run, Ronaldo’s 2014/15 was the most prolific in terms of sheer scoring volume. He averaged more than a goal per game, delivered hat-tricks at will, and showcased his evolution into the ultimate penalty-box predator blending athleticism, precision, and killer instinct. Although Madrid didn’t win La Liga or the Champions League, Ronaldo’s individual dominance was undeniable.
Quick Comparison Peak Seasons
Player Season Games Goals Assists Major Titles Goals/Game
Messi 2011/12 60 73 29 4 1.21
Lewandowski 2019/20 47 55 10 5 1.17
Ronaldo 2014/15 54 61 22 2 1.13
