Messi Scores 4 for Miami
It’s nearly impossible to find new words to describe the incredible Lionel Messi, who continues to shine bright as his career approaches its twilight. The Barcelona icon bid farewell to Europe’s premier leagues in 2023, taking on a new adventure with Inter Miami. While the MLS may not match the intensity of the prestigious Champions League matches that Messi frequently dominated, his statistics remain impressive.
The 38-year-old has amassed an astonishing 118 goal contributions in 86 fixtures for the MLS side, including 77 goals and 41 assists. In a recent match, he led Miami to a commanding 4-0 victory over Cincinnati, securing a semi-final spot against New York City in the MLS Cup. Messi kicked off the scoring and went on to provide three assists to his delighted teammates. This marks the 39th instance in Messi’s career of him achieving four or more assists in a single match at the club level, setting a new record.
Leading Players with Four or More Goal Contributions in a Game
Transfermarkt compiled data from players in top division leagues across all competitions, revealing Messi’s top position in this category. The legendary forward has accomplished four or more goal contributions at each of the three clubs he has represented: Barcelona, PSG, and Inter Miami. Cristiano Ronaldo follows closely in second place, having reached this milestone 31 times during his career, spanning 1,066 club games with five teams — Manchester United, Juventus, Real Madrid, Sporting CP, and Al-Nassr.
The graphic above illustrates that only two other players, Luis Suárez and Neymar, have recorded four or more goal contributions in over 20 matches. Remarkably, Suárez achieved this feat across eight clubs throughout his career, showcasing his durability. The top ten list also features iconic names such as Robert Lewandowski, Harry Kane, and Kylian Mbappé.
