With a career spanning over two decades, Messi’s ability to find the back of the net with astonishing precision has earned him numerous accolades and records.
Messi Total Goals: World Cup Records, Career Achievements, and Club Performances
Table of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 How Many Goals Does Messi Have for PSG?
- 3 How Many Goals Did Messi Score for Barcelona?
- 4 Messi’s Argentina Record Year by Year
- 5 Lionel Messi’s FIFA World Cup Goals
- 6 Messi Career Goals in Total for Club and Country
- 7 Messi’s Career Trophies
- 8 Records Held by Messi
- 9 Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo
- 10 Frequently Asked Questions
- 10.1 How many goals has Lionel Messi scored in his career?
- 10.2 What is Lionel Messi’s goal-scoring record in the FIFA World Cup?
- 10.3 How many trophies has Lionel Messi won throughout his career?
- 10.4 Which records does Lionel Messi currently hold in the world of football?
- 10.5 How does Lionel Messi’s goal tally compare to that of Cristiano Ronaldo?
Introduction
Lionel Messi, often hailed as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has left an indelible mark on the sport through his exceptional goal-scoring prowess. With a career spanning over two decades, Messi’s ability to find the back of the net with astonishing precision has earned him numerous accolades and records. In this article, we delve into the world of Messi’s total goals, exploring his remarkable achievements on the global stage, his records in World Cup competitions, and his unparalleled performances for both his beloved clubs, FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Join us as we unravel the extraordinary goal-scoring journey of this football icon, examining the statistics that have solidified his place among the legends of the beautiful game.
| Team | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 778 | 672 |
| PSG | 75 | 32 |
| Argentina | 174 | 102 |
| Total | 1027 | 806 |
How Many Goals Does Messi Have for PSG?
Arriving at Paris St-Germain in September of 2020, Lionel Messi has had a simply extraordinary debut season for the French powerhouse. Although his side was eliminated from Champions League in the Round of 16, Messi still managed to notch an impressive total of 32 goals for Les Parisiens. His goalscoring tally includes 8 league strikes, 4 goals in UEFA Champions League, 5 Coupe de France efforts and 2 Trophée des Champions strikes – a remarkable achievement given it is only his first season with PSG.
How Many Goals Did Messi Score for Barcelona?
It is no secret that Lionel Messi has been a consistent force of nature for his beloved FC Barcelona since his debut in 2004. With 672 goals for the Blaugranas, Messi holds not only the record for most goals scored by an individual player for Barcelona but also the record of most hat-tricks and most free kicks scored overall in La Liga. In addition, he also holds the records for most goals in El Clasico as well as having netted more Champions League group stage goals than any other player.
| Season | Games | Goals |
| 2004-05 | 9 | 1 |
| 2005-06 | 25 | 8 |
| 2006-07 | 36 | 17 |
| 2007-08 | 40 | 16 |
| 2008-09 | 51 | 38 |
| 2009-10 | 53 | 47 |
| 2010-11 | 55 | 53 |
| 2011-12 | 60 | 73 |
| 2012-13 | 50 | 60 |
| 2013-14 | 46 | 41 |
| 2014-15 | 57 | 58 |
| 2015-16 | 49 | 41 |
| 2016-17 | 52 | 54 |
| 2017-18 | 54 | 45 |
| 2018-19 | 50 | 51 |
| 2019-20 | 44 | 31 |
| 2020-21 | 47 | 38 |
| Total | 778 | 672 |
Messi’s Argentina Record Year by Year
Messi has been a persistent source of goals for his national team, Argentina, since his senior career began in 2005. He is the all-time record holder for most goals scored by any player for the Albiceleste with 102 total strikes. Of those goals, 8 have come at World Cup tournaments, making Messi joint top scorer alongside Gabriel Batistuta and Diego Maradona for the South American nation.
| Season | Games | Goals |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 2 |
| 2007 | 14 | 6 |
| 2008 | 8 | 2 |
| 2009 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010 | 10 | 2 |
| 2011 | 13 | 4 |
| 2012 | 9 | 12 |
| 2013 | 7 | 6 |
| 2014 | 14 | 8 |
| 2015 | 8 | 4 |
| 2016 | 11 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 |
| 2019 | 10 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | 16 | 9 |
| 2022 | 14 | 18 |
| 2023 | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 174 | 102 |
Lionel Messi’s FIFA World Cup Goals
Lionel Messi First FIFA World Cup goal
This goal was scored in the group stage match against Serbia and Montenegro on the 16th of June 2006. Since then, Messi has gone on to net 8 more goals in World Cup tournaments, scoring vital strikes for Argentina during their campaigns in 2010, 2014 and 2018.
Disappointment at South Africa 2010
In Argentina’s 2010 World Cup campaign, Messi scored 4 goals in the group stage, including a vital strike against Greece that was enough to see them through to the Round of 16. However, after being eliminated by Germany in their next match, Messi and his team-mates were forced to exit the competition without making the quarter-finals.
Bittersweet Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup
The 2014 World Cup in Brazil saw Messi score another impressive 4 goals during the group stage. Argentina went on to reach the final, where their fate was decided by a solitary goal from Germany’s Mario Gotze. Despite scoring the most goals overall in the tournament, Messi was unable to turn his team’s fortunes as they were crowned runners-up.
Early Exit at Russia 2018
The 2018 World Cup in Russia marked Messi’s fourth appearance at the tournament, where he was hoping to finally lift the cup for his beloved Argentina. Unfortunately, despite netting a brace in their group stage opener against Nigeria and a penalty goal against Croatia, they were unable to progress further than the Round of 16 as they eventually fell 4-3 to eventual champions France.
Ultimate Glory at Qatar 2022
Although his nation’s fate was sealed in Russia, Messi still has time to bring the ultimate glory to Argentina as he is set to appear at one more World Cup tournament before retiring. The 2022 FIFA World Cup, which takes place in Qatar, will be Messi’s last chance to lift the cup with his national team and complete his remarkable career with a golden finish.
Messi Career Goals in Total for Club and Country
In total, Lionel Messi has scored a staggering 706 goals throughout his career for club and country. This impressive tally includes 672 goals for Barcelona, 22 strikes for Paris St-Germain and 70 goals for Argentina. With such an incredible amount of goals under his belt and the possibility of more to come at Qatar 2022, there is no doubt that Messi will go down in history as one of the greatest footballers ever to have graced the sport.
Messi’s Career Trophies
As well as finding the back of the net on a consistent basis throughout his career, Messi has also won an impressive amount of trophies and awards. These include 33 domestic titles, 6 UEFA Champions League trophies, 10 La Liga titles, 4 Copa del Reys and 1 FIFA Club World Cup. In addition to these remarkable achievements, Messi also holds numerous individual records such as most Ballon d’Or awards (6) and most European Golden Shoes (4).
Records Held by Messi
Overall, Lionel Messi holds an astonishing number of records both in international and domestic football. These include:
- Most goals scored by a player for Barcelona (672)
- Most hat-tricks scored in La Liga (36)
- Most free kick goals in La Liga (50)
- Highest goal scorer in El Clasico history (26)
- All-time top scorer for Argentina (102 goals).
Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo
Although Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are arguably two of the greatest footballers to have ever played, their respective individual records are quite different. While Messi is by far the most prolific goal-scorer for Barcelona as well as Argentina, his Portuguese counterpart holds the record for most goals scored in UEFA Champions League history (134).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals has Lionel Messi scored in his career?
Lionel Messi has scored a total of 744 goals in his career for both club and country. This includes 634 goals for Barcelona, 32 strikes for Paris St-Germain and 102 goals for Argentina.
What is Lionel Messi’s goal-scoring record in the FIFA World Cup?
Messi has scored a total of 8 goals in World Cup tournaments, which puts him joint first alongside Gabriel Batistuta and Diego Maradona for most goals scored by an Argentine player.
How many trophies has Lionel Messi won throughout his career?
Messi has won an impressive amount of trophies and awards, including 33 domestic titles, 6 UEFA Champions League trophies, 10 La Liga titles, 4 Copa del Reys and 1 FIFA Club World Cup.
Which records does Lionel Messi currently hold in the world of football?
Messi currently holds numerous records in international and domestic football, including most goals scored by a player for Barcelona (672), most hat-tricks scored in La Liga (36) and highest goal scorer in El Clasico history (26).
How does Lionel Messi’s goal tally compare to that of Cristiano Ronaldo?
Although both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are two of the greatest footballers to have ever played, their respective individual records are quite different. While Messi is by far the most prolific goal-scorer for Barcelona as well as Argentina, his Portuguese counterpart holds the record for most goals scored in UEFA Champions League history (134).
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