Lionel Messi reaches 934 career goals across club and national play

Lionel Messi has accumulated 934 goals in 1,179 matches for clubs and the Argentine national team as of October 10, 2026. The majority of his scoring output, approximately 72%, was achieved during his tenure at Barcelona, where he scored 672 goals in 778 appearances.

His career statistics include 126 goals in 208 matches for the Argentina national team. Currently playing for Inter Miami, Messi has recorded 104 goals in 118 matches. Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber recently praised the athlete, comparing his impact and passion to legendary figures such as Muhammad Ali, Wayne Gretzky, and Michael Jordan, labeling him the greatest of all time.

Messi remains active in the MLS, leading in both the Golden Boot and MVP races. His contract with Inter Miami is set to run through the end of the 2028 season.