Ronaldo vs Haaland: who is taller? Football stars compared by height
Erling Haaland is taller. Haaland is 194 cm (6'4") and Cristiano Ronaldo is 187 cm (6'2"), a difference of 7 cm, or just under 3 inches.
Ronaldo vs Haaland
Both are tall for forwards, and both are famous for scoring with their heads. Ronaldo makes up for the 7 cm with his jump: in a 2019 match against Sampdoria he headed the ball at a reported 2.56 m, higher than the 2.44 m crossbar. Haaland uses his height and reach in a different way, arriving late in the box and finishing first time.
See Ronaldo and Haaland side by side to scale.
How do they compare with Messi and Mbappé?
Lionel Messi is 170 cm, so Ronaldo is 17 cm taller and Haaland 24 cm taller. Kylian Mbappé is 178 cm, 16 cm shorter than Haaland. Height clearly is not what decides greatness in football: Messi, Maradona and Pelé were all 173 cm or under.
| Comparison | Difference |
|---|---|
| Ronaldo vs Messi | 17 cm (6.7 in) |
| Mbappé vs Haaland | 16 cm (6.3 in) |
| Haaland vs Messi | 24 cm (9.4 in) |
| Ronaldo vs Mbappé | 9 cm (3.5 in) |
Are footballers taller than average?
A little. The average man worldwide is about 171 cm, and most outfield professionals are between 175 and 185 cm. Goalkeepers and centre-backs are the tallest, usually 188 cm and above.