Lionel Messi stats
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L. Messi
Inter MiamiForward
L. Messi vs New York RB
5 games playedLionel Messi's next match is on Saturday at 22:30 against New York RB. See how Lionel Messi did in earlier matches against New York RB.
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| Aug 26, 2023 |
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Saturday 22:30Sat 22:30Before the next match
New York RB v Inter Miami, SaturdayWhat New York RB allow right wingers
Position stats10 appearances at RW against New York RB in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersLionel Messi 2026 season stats
As a right winger, Lionel Messi has appeared in 27 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 2,360 minutes at an average rating of 8.13. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 27 | 2,360 | 24 | 13 | 72 | 10 | 8.13 |
 WC Qualification South America | 12 | 945 | 8 | 3 | 25 | 4 | 7.30 |
 World Cup | 8 | 740 | 8 | 4 | 26 | 11 | 8.71 |
 Friendly International | 4 | 244 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 7.64 |
| Total | 51 | 4,289 | 43 | 22 | 131 | 25 | 7.99 |
Attacking stats
Lionel Messi has taken 169 shots with 71 on target (42% accuracy), scoring 24 goals. That is a shot roughly every 14 minutes. Those shots are worth 18.7 expected goals (xG), 22 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 100th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Lionel Messi has 13 assists and 72 key passes , creating 21 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 38 minutes. Lionel Messi has set up 85 shots for teammates, worth 10.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 97th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Lionel Messi has completed 896 of 1109 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 22 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Lionel Messi completes 55 dribbles at a 51% success rate and wins 109 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
Lionel Messi makes 10 tackles and 3 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 236 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 10th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Lionel Messi has committed 20 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right winger (14 appearances), also at right striker (6) and attacking midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Inter Miami squad
L. Suárez
39 yrs#9L. Messi
39 yrs#10
R. Fillipi
20 yrs#11
G. Berterame
27 yrs#19
T. Allende27 yrs#21
M. Silvetti20 yrs#24L. Delinois
22 yrs#54D. Pintér
19 yrs#56
Casemiro34 yrs#5
R. De Paul32 yrs#7
T. Segovia
23 yrs#8
S. Morales
19 yrs#20
D. Ayala24 yrs#22
Y. Bright
25 yrs#42P. Plambeck20 yrs#59
M. Galarza
24 yrs#80A. Shaw18 yrs#88
18 yrs
29 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 34 | 2,959 | 35 | 24 | 104 | 25 | 8.52 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 176 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7.71 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 22 | 1,755 | 21 | 12 | 53 | 21 | 8.05 |
 Copa America | 5 | 456 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 7.56 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 124 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | - |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 6 | 372 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7.48 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 32 | 2,842 | 16 | 16 | 95 | 26 | 8.27 |
 Champions League | 7 | 615 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 8.09 |
 Coupe de France | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.04 |
Champions League2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 26 | 2,153 | 6 | 14 | 64 | 10 | 7.89 |
| Champions League | 7 | 630 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 7.99 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa America | 7 | 660 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 8 | 8.44 |
About Lionel Messi
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Lionel Messi has scored 24 goals and 13 assists across 27 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2360 minutes. That works out to 0.9 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. Lionel Messi has attempted 169 shots with 71 on target, a 42% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 18.65 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Lionel Messi has created 62 chances including 21 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 55 successful dribbles from 108 attempts (51% success rate). Lionel Messi has contributed 72 key passes and 73 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Lionel Messi has registered 10 tackles (5 won), 3 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 896 from 1109 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Lionel Messi has won 109 of 237 total duels.
Discipline
Lionel Messi has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 42.
About Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is a 39-year-old forward playing for Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer, representing Argentina. Lionel Messi is left-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 24 June 1987.
Most recent appearance
Lionel Messi's most recent match was away at Atlanta United on February 1st. Inter Miami won 1-3. Lionel Messi played 90 minutes, registering 2 goals, 5 shots with a match rating of 9.05.
Recent matches
- February 1st1-3 winatAtlanta United(90 mins, 2 goals, 1 yellow card, rating 9.05)
- November 15th2-0 winvsNew York City(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.66)
- December 3rd4-0 winvsDC United(90 mins, 2 goals, rating 8.66)
- November 30th3-0 winvsBenin(90 mins, 1 goal, 2 assists, rating 8.95)
- April 10th2-1 lossatColumbus Crew(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.96)
Next fixture
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are next in action on January 9th against New York RB in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the New York RB vs Inter Miami match preview.
Teammates at Inter Miami
Lionel Messi currently plays alongside Facundo Mura, Ian Fray, Dániel Pintér, David Ayala, Matías Galarza, Rodrigo De Paul, Lovens Delinois, Alexander Shaw, Germán Berterame, Preston Plambeck, Daniel Sumalla, Riquelme Fillipi, Fricio Caicedo, Ezequiel Abadia-Reda, Yannick Bright, Tyler Hall, Maximiliano Falcón, Israel Boatwright, Tadeo Allende, Micael, Luis Barraza, Rocco Ríos Novo, Sergio Reguilón, Luis Suárez, Gonzalo Luján, Santi Morales, Mateo Silvetti, Lionel Messi, Telasco Segovia, Dayne St. Clair and Casemiro at Inter Miami.