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Height
10
Shirt
38 years
Jun 24, 1987
Left
Preferred foot
Argentina
Country
€14.2M
Transfer value
Dec 31, 2028
Contract end
Position
Primary
Striker
Others
Right Winger, Attacking Midfielder
RW
AM
ST

Player traits

Stats compared to other forwards
Touches100%Shot attempts100%Goals99%
Chances created99%Aerial duels won2%Defensive contributions5%
Transfer value: €14.2M
Highest: €69.3M(Dec 31, 2017)
€69M
€52M
€35M
€17M
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Major League Soccer 2026

8
Goals
1
Assists
10
Started
10
Matches
900
Minutes played
8.20
Rating
2
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

May 2

Orlando City
L3-4
90
1
1
1
0
8.5

Apr 25

New England Revolution
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.8

Apr 23

Real Salt Lake
W0-2
90
0
0
0
0
8.0

Apr 18

Colorado Rapids
W2-3
90
2
0
1
0
8.6

Apr 11

Red Bull New York
D2-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.7

Apr 5

Austin FC
D2-2
90
1
0
0
0
8.7

Mar 31

Zambia
W5-0
90
1
0
0
0
8.3

Mar 27

Mauritania
W2-1
45
0
0
0
0
6.8

Mar 22

New York City FC
W2-3
90
1
0
0
0
8.8

Mar 18

Nashville SC
D1-1
90
1
0
0
0
8.0
Inter Miami CF

May 2

Major League Soccer
Orlando City
3-4
90‎’‎
8.5

Apr 25

Major League Soccer
New England Revolution
1-1
90‎’‎
7.8

Apr 23

Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
0-2
90‎’‎
8.0

Apr 18

Major League Soccer
Colorado Rapids
2-3
90‎’‎
8.6

Apr 11

Major League Soccer
Red Bull New York
2-2
90‎’‎
7.7
2026

Season shot map

On target: 39%
  • 61Shots
  • 8Goals
  • 6.43xG
3 - 4
Shot typeLeft footSituationRegular playResultGoal
0.08xG0.57xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 900

Shooting

Goals
8
Expected goals (xG)
6.25
xG on target (xGOT)
7.07
Penalty goals
1
Non-penalty xG
5.47
Shots
61
Shots on target
24
Headed shots
3

Passing

Assists
1
Expected assists (xA)
4.85
Successful passes
391
Successful passes %
81.3%
Accurate long balls
19
Accurate long balls %
59.4%
Chances created
26
Big chances created
7
Successful crosses
10
Successful crosses %
37.0%

Possession

Successful dribbles
27
Successful dribbles %
50.0%
Duels won
50
Duels won %
43.5%
Aerial duels won
2
Aerial duels won %
66.7%
Touches
711
Touches in opposition box
67
Dispossessed
23
Fouls won
16

Defending

Defensive contributions
6
Tackles
5
Interceptions
1
Fouls committed
10
Recoveries
20
Possession won final 3rd
8
Dribbled past
5
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
19
xG against while on pitch
16.54

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
Red cards
0

News

About

Lionel Messi is a 38-year-old football player who plays as a striker for Inter Miami CF, born on June 24, 1987, who is left-footed. Follow Lionel Messi on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 Major League Soccer season, Lionel Messi has recorded 8 goals, 1 assist, 900 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 8.2, 2 yellow cards.

Lionel Messi scores highly on Goals, Rating, and Minutes compared to strikers in the Major League Soccer.

Lionel Messi's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Lionel Messi's next match is on May 9, 2026 when Inter Miami CF face Toronto FC in the Major League Soccer.

Explore Lionel Messi's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Lionel Messi's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Lionel Messi currently plays for Inter Miami CF alongside Gonzalo Luján, Sergio Reguilón, Facundo Mura, Rodrigo De Paul, Telasco Segovia, Luis Suárez, Luis Barraza, Micael, Ian Fray, Germán Berterame, Santiago Morales, Tadeo Allende, David Ayala, Mateo Silvetti, Tyler Hall, Noah Allen, Rocco Ríos Novo, Maximiliano Falcón, David Ruiz, Yannick Bright, Dániel Pintér, Preston Plambeck, Israel Boatwright, Ezequiel Abadia-Reda, Alexander Shaw, and Dayne St. Clair. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Lionel Messi's career has also included time at MLS All-Stars, Paris Saint-Germain, and Barcelona.

On the international stage, Lionel Messi has represented Argentina, Argentina U23, Argentina U21, and Argentina U20.

Lionel Messi is from Argentina, and the national teams include Juan Musso, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Gabriel Rojas, Nicolás Tagliafico, Agustín Giay, Kevin Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes, Marcos Senesi, Valentín Barco, Rodrigo De Paul, Marcos Acuña, Julián Álvarez, Thiago Almada, Gerónimo Rulli, Cristian Romero, Exequiel Palacios, Nicolás González, Máximo Perrone, Giuliano Simeone, Nico Paz, Nicolás Otamendi, Alexis Mac Allister, José López, Franco Mastantuono, Lautaro Martínez, Emiliano Martínez, Enzo Fernández, Gianluca Prestianni, Nahuel Molina, Annika Paz, Solana Pereyra, Adriana Sachs, Eliana Stábile, Catalina Roggerone, Justina Morcillo, Vanina Preininger, Aldana Cometti, Margarita Giménez, Daiana Falfán, Kishi Núñez, Maricel Pereyra, Lara Esponda, Sophía Braun, Milagros Martín, Flor Bonsegundo, Sofía Domínguez, Francisca Altgelt, Catalina Ongaro, Agostina Holzheier, Paulina Gramaglia, and Abigaíl Cháves. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Lionel Messi has won 53 titles: MLS (2025) and Leagues Cup (2023) with Inter Miami CF, Trophée des Champions (2022/2023) and Ligue 1 (2022/2023, 2021/2022) with Paris Saint-Germain, Copa America (2024 USA, 2021 Brazil), World Cup (2022 Qatar), and CONMEBOL/UEFA Finalissima (2022) with Argentina, Supercopa de Catalunya (2018), LaLiga (2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2015/2016, 2014/2015, 2012/2013, 2010/2011, 2009/2010, 2008/2009, 2005/2006, 2004/2005), Champions League (2014/2015, 2010/2011, 2008/2009, 2005/2006), Copa Catalunya (2013/2014), Audi Cup (2011), UEFA Super Cup (2015/2016, 2011/2012, 2009/2010), Copa del Rey (2020/2021, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016, 2014/2015, 2011/2012, 2008/2009), FIFA Club World Cup (2015 Japan, 2011 Japan, 2009 UAE), Trofeo Joan Gamper (2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016), and Supercopa de España (2018/2019, 2016/2017, 2013/2014, 2011/2012, 2010/2011, 2009/2010, 2006/2007, 2005/2006) with Barcelona, and Summer Olympics (2008 Beijing) with Argentina U23.

Lionel Messi has competed in Major League Soccer, CONCACAF Champions Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, Leagues Cup, Copa America, US Open Cup, World Cup CONMEBOL qualification, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Champions League, Finalissima, World Cup, Super Cup, LaLiga, Copa del Rey, and Super Cup. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Lionel Messi, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Lionel Messi to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other forwards
Touches100%Shot attempts100%Goals99%
Chances created99%Aerial duels won2%Defensive contributions5%

Career

Senior career

Inter Miami CF (Free transfer)Jul 2023 - now
100
86
75
32
765
666

National team

198
116
5
2
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Inter Miami CF

United States
1
MLS(2025)

Argentina

International
2
Copa America(2024 USA · 2021 Brazil)
1
FIFA World Cup(2022 Qatar)
1
CONMEBOL/UEFA Finalissima(2022)

Barcelona

Spain
1
Supercopa de Catalunya(2018)
10
LaLiga(18/19 · 17/18 · 15/16 · 14/15 · 12/13 · 10/11 · 09/10 · 08/09 · 05/06 · 04/05)
4
Champions League(14/15 · 10/11 · 08/09 · 05/06)
1
Copa Catalunya(13/14)
1
Audi Cup(2011)
3
UEFA Super Cup(15/16 · 11/12 · 09/10)
7
Copa del Rey(20/21 · 17/18 · 16/17 · 15/16 · 14/15 · 11/12 · 08/09)
3
FIFA Club World Cup(2015 Japan · 2011 Japan · 2009 UAE)
5
Trofeo Joan Gamper(2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016)
8
Supercopa de España(18/19 · 16/17 · 13/14 · 11/12 · 10/11 · 09/10 · 06/07 · 05/06)

News

About

Lionel Messi is a 38-year-old football player who plays as a striker for Inter Miami CF, born on June 24, 1987, who is left-footed. Follow Lionel Messi on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 Major League Soccer season, Lionel Messi has recorded 8 goals, 1 assist, 900 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 8.2, 2 yellow cards.

Lionel Messi scores highly on Goals, Rating, and Minutes compared to strikers in the Major League Soccer.

Lionel Messi's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Lionel Messi's next match is on May 9, 2026 when Inter Miami CF face Toronto FC in the Major League Soccer.

Explore Lionel Messi's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Lionel Messi's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Lionel Messi currently plays for Inter Miami CF alongside Gonzalo Luján, Sergio Reguilón, Facundo Mura, Rodrigo De Paul, Telasco Segovia, Luis Suárez, Luis Barraza, Micael, Ian Fray, Germán Berterame, Santiago Morales, Tadeo Allende, David Ayala, Mateo Silvetti, Tyler Hall, Noah Allen, Rocco Ríos Novo, Maximiliano Falcón, David Ruiz, Yannick Bright, Dániel Pintér, Preston Plambeck, Israel Boatwright, Ezequiel Abadia-Reda, Alexander Shaw, and Dayne St. Clair. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Lionel Messi's career has also included time at MLS All-Stars, Paris Saint-Germain, and Barcelona.

On the international stage, Lionel Messi has represented Argentina, Argentina U23, Argentina U21, and Argentina U20.

Lionel Messi is from Argentina, and the national teams include Juan Musso, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Gabriel Rojas, Nicolás Tagliafico, Agustín Giay, Kevin Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes, Marcos Senesi, Valentín Barco, Rodrigo De Paul, Marcos Acuña, Julián Álvarez, Thiago Almada, Gerónimo Rulli, Cristian Romero, Exequiel Palacios, Nicolás González, Máximo Perrone, Giuliano Simeone, Nico Paz, Nicolás Otamendi, Alexis Mac Allister, José López, Franco Mastantuono, Lautaro Martínez, Emiliano Martínez, Enzo Fernández, Gianluca Prestianni, Nahuel Molina, Annika Paz, Solana Pereyra, Adriana Sachs, Eliana Stábile, Catalina Roggerone, Justina Morcillo, Vanina Preininger, Aldana Cometti, Margarita Giménez, Daiana Falfán, Kishi Núñez, Maricel Pereyra, Lara Esponda, Sophía Braun, Milagros Martín, Flor Bonsegundo, Sofía Domínguez, Francisca Altgelt, Catalina Ongaro, Agostina Holzheier, Paulina Gramaglia, and Abigaíl Cháves. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Lionel Messi has won 53 titles: MLS (2025) and Leagues Cup (2023) with Inter Miami CF, Trophée des Champions (2022/2023) and Ligue 1 (2022/2023, 2021/2022) with Paris Saint-Germain, Copa America (2024 USA, 2021 Brazil), World Cup (2022 Qatar), and CONMEBOL/UEFA Finalissima (2022) with Argentina, Supercopa de Catalunya (2018), LaLiga (2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2015/2016, 2014/2015, 2012/2013, 2010/2011, 2009/2010, 2008/2009, 2005/2006, 2004/2005), Champions League (2014/2015, 2010/2011, 2008/2009, 2005/2006), Copa Catalunya (2013/2014), Audi Cup (2011), UEFA Super Cup (2015/2016, 2011/2012, 2009/2010), Copa del Rey (2020/2021, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016, 2014/2015, 2011/2012, 2008/2009), FIFA Club World Cup (2015 Japan, 2011 Japan, 2009 UAE), Trofeo Joan Gamper (2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016), and Supercopa de España (2018/2019, 2016/2017, 2013/2014, 2011/2012, 2010/2011, 2009/2010, 2006/2007, 2005/2006) with Barcelona, and Summer Olympics (2008 Beijing) with Argentina U23.

Lionel Messi has competed in Major League Soccer, CONCACAF Champions Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, Leagues Cup, Copa America, US Open Cup, World Cup CONMEBOL qualification, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Champions League, Finalissima, World Cup, Super Cup, LaLiga, Copa del Rey, and Super Cup. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Lionel Messi, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Lionel Messi to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.