Scored the most against teams in the Champions League
Likewise, in the Champions League, Messi has scored 35 different opponents.
The first player to score 5 goals in a Champions League match
On March 7, 2012, Messi scored 5 goals for Barca in a match. This feat was then repeated by Luiz Adriano of Shaktar Donetsk in 2014.
Score the most goals in a year
In 2012, Messi scored 91 goals for Barca and Argentina, beating the previous record held by Gerd Muller.
El Clasico’s all-time top scorer
In the biggest match in Spain, Messi scored a total of 26 goals. His record against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu is 15 goals, more than any other away.
Longest goal in La Liga
From November 2012 to May 2013, Messi scored in 21 consecutive matches in La Liga.
Scored with 2 numbers in 14 consecutive La Liga seasons
Messi’s stability in front of goal means he is the only player to score more than 10 goals in 14 consecutive seasons.
More than 40 goals per season for 10 consecutive years
Messi has scored more than 40 goals in 10 consecutive years: 2009/10 (47 goals), 2010/11 (53), 2011/12 (73), 2012/13 (60), 2013/14 (41), 2014 / 15 (58), 2015/16 (41), 2016/17 (54), 2017/18 (45) and 2018/19 (51).
The only player to score with 2 numbers in all club competitions twice
Only Messi can hold this honor, having even done it twice in 2011/12 and 2015/16.
Player received the most Puskas award nominations
Messi’s spectacular strikes have earned him more Puskas award nominations for the best goal than any other player. Surprisingly, he never won an award.
Record assists in one La Liga season
Messi ended the 2019/20 season with 20 assists, equal to Xavi’s record in the 2008/09 season. No other player in the 21st century has supported so many goals.
Player with the most wins in La Liga history
Messi has won 361 games in La Liga. In all competitions, he won 513 out of 731 appearances for Barca. On January 30, 2020, La Pulga overcame the 500-win mark with the club.