Lionel Messi
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Lionel Messi 2026 season stats
As a right winger, Lionel Messi has appeared in 14 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,243 minutes at an average rating of 8.30. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 14 | 1,243 | 12 | 8 | 45 | 9 | 8.30 |
 WC Qualification South America | 12 | 945 | 8 | 3 | 25 | 4 | 7.30 |
 World Cup | 7 | 620 | 8 | 4 | 26 | 10 | 8.96 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 154 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.21 |
| Total | 36 | 2,962 | 30 | 15 | 100 | 23 | 8.00 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 12 | 0.90 | 96 |
| Goal involvements | 20 | 1.45 | 99 |
| Shots | 84 | 6.10 | 99 |
| Shots on target | 34 | 2.50 | 99 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.35 | n/a | 52 |
| Big chances missed | 7 | 0.51 | 75 |
| Shots off target | 26 | 1.88 | 98 |
| Shots blocked | 24 | 1.74 | 98 |
| Hit woodwork | 5 | 0.36 | 99 |
| Assists | 8 | 0.60 | 96 |
| Key passes | 45 | 3.30 | 99 |
| Chances created | 36 | 2.61 | 98 |
| Big chances created | 12 | 0.87 | 99 |
Lionel Messi has taken 84 shots with 34 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 12 goals. That is a shot roughly every 15 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 99th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Lionel Messi has 8 assists and 45 key passes , creating 12 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 35 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 96th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 642 | 46.50 | 98 |
| Accurate passes | 514 | 37.20 | 98 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Long balls won | 27 | 1.95 | 96 |
| Through balls won | 4 | 0.29 | 97 |
| Accurate crosses | 13 | 0.94 | 81 |
| Backward passes | 102 | 7.39 | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 109 | 7.89 | 100 |
Lionel Messi has completed 514 of 642 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 13 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 98th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 34 | 2.46 | 96 |
| Dribble attempts | 70 | 5.07 | 97 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 64 |
| Duels won | 69 | 5.00 | 63 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.14 | 13 |
| Touches | 960 | 69.50 | 98 |
| Possession lost | 245 | 17.74 | 91 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.43 | 50 |
| Fouls won | 24 | 1.74 | 67 |
| Dispossessed | 30 | 2.17 | 85 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 1.45 | 15 |
Lionel Messi completes 34 dribbles at a 49% success rate and wins 69 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (13th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 0.65 | 26 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.36 | 29 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.14 | 16 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 28 | 2.03 | 13 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Lionel Messi makes 9 tackles and 2 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 138 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 26th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 0.87 | 31 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.14 | 51 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 10 | 0.72 | 84 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 59 |
| Foul involvements | 36 | 2.61 | 50 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Lionel Messi has committed 12 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right winger (5 appearances), also at right striker (4) and attacking midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Argentina squad
L. Martínez28 yrs#10L. Messi39 yrs#10
T. Almada25 yrs#11
J. Álvarez26 yrs#19
G. Simeone23 yrs#20
J. Manuel López25 yrs#42
N. González28 yrs
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E. Fernández25 yrs#8
N. Paz21 yrs#10
A. Mac Allister27 yrs#10
G. Lo Celso30 yrs#20
E. Palacios27 yrs#25
V. Barco21 yrs#32
Lionel Messi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 6 | 372 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7.48 |
| 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 League| 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 |
| 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 12 goals and 8 assists across 14 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1243 minutes. That works out to 0.9 goals and 0.6 assists per 90 minutes. Lionel Messi has attempted 84 shots with 34 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Lionel Messi has created 36 chances including 12 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 34 successful dribbles from 70 attempts (49% success rate). Lionel Messi has contributed 45 key passes and 36 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Lionel Messi has registered 9 tackles (5 won), 2 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 514 from 642 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Lionel Messi has won 69 of 152 total duels.
Discipline
Lionel Messi has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 24.
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 England on March 18th. Inter Miami won 1-2. Lionel Messi played 90 minutes, registering 2 assists, 1 shot, 4 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 8.92.
Recent matches
- March 18th1-2 winatEngland(90 mins, 2 assists, rating 8.92)
- December 9th3-1 winvsSwitzerland(120 mins, 1 assist, rating 8.95)
- December 17th3-2 winvsEgypt(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 9.09)
- September 11th3-2 winvsCape Verde Islands(120 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.69)
- September 22nd1-3 winatJordan(30 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.92)
Next fixture
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are next in action on November 21st against Chicago Fire in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire match preview.
Teammates at Inter Miami
Lionel Messi currently plays alongside Fricio Caicedo, Israel Boatwright, Yannick Bright, Noah Allen, Ian Fray, Rodrigo De Paul, David Ayala, Alexander Shaw, Germán Berterame, Micael, Luis Barraza, Tadeo Allende, Facundo Mura, Dániel Pintér, Ezequiel Abadia-Reda, Tyler Hall, Preston Plambeck, Maximiliano Falcón, David Ruíz, Rocco Ríos Novo, Sergio Reguilón, Luis Suárez, Gonzalo Luján, Mateo Silvetti, Santi Morales, Lionel Messi, Telasco Segovia and Dayne St. Clair at Inter Miami.