Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional football player who is well known as one of the greatest players of all time.
The 36-year-old has attained fortune at the highest levels of football games, having played for top clubs like FC Barcelona, and Paris Saint Germain, and currently playing at Major League football club, Inter Miami.
The former FC Barcelona captain left PSG following the expiration of his contract with the Spanish club in 2021.
He joined Major League Soccer outfit Inter Miami as a free agent during the summer of 2023 and penned a two-and-a-half-year deal until the summer of 2026.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup winner has won multiple individual and collective awards including eight FIFA Ballon d'Or titles.
How many goals does Lionel Messi have?
Lionel Messi is arguably the greatest footballer to ever grace the beautiful game and has achieved great success through his scoring abilities.
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner started his career with the FC Barcelona youth system (La Mesia). Messi was enrolled in the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in February 2002, where he played alongside Cesc Fabregas and Gerard Pique.
During his first full season (2002–03), he was the top scorer with 36 goals in 30 matches for the Cadetes A, who won a remarkable treble of the league and both the Spanish and Catalan cups.
On 24 June, Messi signed his first contract as a senior team player which stood until the summer of 2010.
During the 2006–07 campaign, the then-19-year-old Messi established himself as one of the best players in the world. He scored 17 goals in 36 matches in all competitions.
However, since Lionel Messi rose to stardom in 2004, he spent 17 good years with FC Barcelona before he departed the Spanish giant in the summer of 2021.
How many career goals does Lionel Messi have for FC Barcelona?
During his time with Catalonia, Lionel Messi scored an outstanding 672 goals in 778 appearances for the five-time European champions.
Lionel Messi's goals with Paris Saint Germain.
The six-time Golden Shoes winner scored 32 goals in 75 games during his brief stint with the Ligue 1 outfit, PSG.
Lionel Messi's goals with Inter Miami.
Since the 36-year-old joined the American side, he has become an integral part of the team, winning every possible game and coming to their rescue when needed.
So far with the Major League Soccer outfit, Lionel Messi has scored 11 goals in 13 games.
Lionel Messi's goals with Argentina.
The La Albiceleste captain has represented his country in 178 games, scoring an eye-catching 106 goals.
Lionel Messi World Cup goals.
Messi has participated in five World Cups in total and is unmatched when it comes to overall goal contributions, with 13 goals and eight assists to his name. He also boasts the most appearances at the tournament on 26, one above German hero Lothar Matthaus.
Lionel Messi trophies
Messi is the first and only footballer in history to win five and six European Golden Shoes. Messi is the most decorated player of all time having won a total of 44 collective trophies.
What's next for Lionel Messi?
The Argentine maestro will next be seen in action when Inter Miami takes on Hong Kong in 2024.
It will be a part of Inter Miami’s first-ever international tour for the pre-season before the start of the 2024 season of Major League Soccer.
The 36-year-old has attained fortune at the highest levels of football games, having played for top clubs like FC Barcelona, and Paris Saint Germain, and currently playing at Major League football club, Inter Miami.
The former FC Barcelona captain left PSG following the expiration of his contract with the Spanish club in 2021.
He joined Major League Soccer outfit Inter Miami as a free agent during the summer of 2023 and penned a two-and-a-half-year deal until the summer of 2026.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup winner has won multiple individual and collective awards including eight FIFA Ballon d'Or titles.
How many goals does Lionel Messi have?
Lionel Messi is arguably the greatest footballer to ever grace the beautiful game and has achieved great success through his scoring abilities.
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner started his career with the FC Barcelona youth system (La Mesia). Messi was enrolled in the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in February 2002, where he played alongside Cesc Fabregas and Gerard Pique.
During his first full season (2002–03), he was the top scorer with 36 goals in 30 matches for the Cadetes A, who won a remarkable treble of the league and both the Spanish and Catalan cups.
On 24 June, Messi signed his first contract as a senior team player which stood until the summer of 2010.
During the 2006–07 campaign, the then-19-year-old Messi established himself as one of the best players in the world. He scored 17 goals in 36 matches in all competitions.
However, since Lionel Messi rose to stardom in 2004, he spent 17 good years with FC Barcelona before he departed the Spanish giant in the summer of 2021.
How many career goals does Lionel Messi have for FC Barcelona?
During his time with Catalonia, Lionel Messi scored an outstanding 672 goals in 778 appearances for the five-time European champions.
Lionel Messi's goals with Paris Saint Germain.
The six-time Golden Shoes winner scored 32 goals in 75 games during his brief stint with the Ligue 1 outfit, PSG.
Lionel Messi's goals with Inter Miami.
Since the 36-year-old joined the American side, he has become an integral part of the team, winning every possible game and coming to their rescue when needed.
So far with the Major League Soccer outfit, Lionel Messi has scored 11 goals in 13 games.
Lionel Messi's goals with Argentina.
The La Albiceleste captain has represented his country in 178 games, scoring an eye-catching 106 goals.
Lionel Messi World Cup goals.
Messi has participated in five World Cups in total and is unmatched when it comes to overall goal contributions, with 13 goals and eight assists to his name. He also boasts the most appearances at the tournament on 26, one above German hero Lothar Matthaus.
Lionel Messi trophies
Messi is the first and only footballer in history to win five and six European Golden Shoes. Messi is the most decorated player of all time having won a total of 44 collective trophies.
What's next for Lionel Messi?
The Argentine maestro will next be seen in action when Inter Miami takes on Hong Kong in 2024.
It will be a part of Inter Miami’s first-ever international tour for the pre-season before the start of the 2024 season of Major League Soccer.