Lionel Messi is on the verge of reaching yet another jaw-dropping milestone in what has already been a mythical footballing career. As it stands, he is just 32 goals away from reaching 900 career goals, a number that would place him in a league of his own — a testament to his longevity, consistency, and elite finishing ability.
But it doesn’t stop there. Messi is also only 15 assists away from registering 400 career assists, a figure that emphasizes how he’s not just a scorer but a creator of the highest order. Very few players in history have come close to impacting the game at both ends of the attacking spectrum the way Messi has. He’s not just finishing moves — he’s often the one starting and crafting them too.
Let that sink in: 900 goals and 400 assists. That means he has directly contributed to nearly 1,300 goals in his career — a staggering output that goes beyond natural talent. It reflects his footballing intelligence, discipline, work ethic, and the ability to constantly evolve, even well into his mid-30s.
From his early days at Barcelona where he dazzled the world with youthful explosiveness, to his more refined, visionary role in recent years with PSG, Inter Miami, and Argentina, Messi has remained a symbol of greatness.
Numbers aside, his influence on the pitch transcends stats. He inspires teammates, terrifies defenders, and captivates fans every time he touches the ball. Every pass, every dribble, every goal feels like part of a grander story — a once-in-a-generation player crafting an eternal legacy.
At this point, calling him the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) isn’t just a fan opinion — it’s a statistically backed reality, reinforced by decade after decade of dominance at the highest level.
As he nears these iconic milestones, football fans around the world are reminded once again that they are witnessing history — written by Lionel Andrés Messi.
