On the soccer pitch, Lionel Messi is renowned for many things—his uncanny close control in tight spaces, his explosive bursts of acceleration that unbalance entire defenses, and his unmatched vision to deliver passes others wouldn’t even attempt.
But above all, Messi is most celebrated for one thing: scoring goals. And he’s done it more prolifically than almost anyone in the history of the game over a career that has now spanned more than two decades.
From his early days at FC Barcelona to spells at Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Miami, and on the international stage with Argentina, Messi has delivered goals in every competition, on every continent, and in just about every imaginable way.
In this breakdown, we look at the full scope of Messi’s career goal tally, revisit some of his most iconic finishes, and highlight the milestones that have defined his legendary run.
