LIONEL MESSI
Midfielder · Inter Miami · Major League Soccer
“Still the deadliest finisher in the box.”
GoalPost verdict
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GoalPost read
Still the deadliest finisher in the box.
6 GPS components
GoalPost value
What GoalPost values him at
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What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. Still the deadliest finisher in the box.
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
83%
Last Updated
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GoalPost verdict
Still the deadliest finisher in the box.
Impact
Elite
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
Current
Potential
Top 10%
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
27Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
49Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
95Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
68Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Combination
Wide play
Counter attacks
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
1.00
3.71
per 90
2.30
27%
49%
2.78
0.8
Key metrics
Goals / 90
1.00
season rate
Shots / 90
3.71
shot volume
Shot accuracy
62%
67/108 on target
Conversion
27%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.49
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
2.78
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
GoalPost reads him as a striker who lives on timing, angles, and cold-blooded execution. He drops off just enough to connect play, then arrives in the right lane to finish first-time or place the ball with precision. Even as a seasoned veteran late in his career, his value is in economy of movement and an elite final touch.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
For Argentina at World Cup 2026, he remains a ruthless reference point in the final third. His presence gives them a proven scorer who can turn half-chances into decisive moments when the pressure rises.
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Analysis overview
GoalPost reads him as a striker who lives on timing, angles, and cold-blooded execution. He drops off just enough to connect play, then arrives in the right lane to finish first-time or place the ball with precision. Even as a seasoned veteran late in his career, his value is in economy of movement and an elite final touch.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
3.71
SoT / 90
2.30
Accuracy
62%
Conversion
27%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Midfielder
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Managed
Recent injury history is present, so workload context matters.
Coverage
4 recent matches
Recent match-form rows are loaded for performance and trend surfaces.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
Still the deadliest finisher in the box.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup - Qualification South America | 12 | 8 | 3 | 956 | 8.03 |
 Major League Soccer | 14 | 13 | 7 | 1,250 | 8.67 |
 CONCACAF Champions League | 2 | 1 | 0 | 180 | 7.65 |
 Friendlies | 3 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 7.25 |
 World Cup | 3 | 6 | 0 | 200 | 9.27 |
| Total | 34 | 29 | 10 | 2,621 | 8.17 |
Form (last 4 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
1.00
Shots
3.71
per 90
Shots on target
1.97
Conversion %
27%
Dribbles
49%
Key passes
2.78
Pass accuracy
48%
Fouls won
2.33
per 90
Def actions
0.82
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28 |  Jordan | World Cup | W1-3 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 8.7 |
| Jun 22 |  Austria | World Cup | W2-0 | 95 | 2 | 0 | 9.6 |
| Jun 17 |  Algeria | World Cup | W3-0 | 80 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Jun 10 |  Iceland | Friendly | W3-0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 8.1 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Major League Soccer1,250 (48%)World Cup - Qualification South America956 (36%)World Cup200 (8%)CONCACAF Champions League180 (7%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Inter Miami | Major League Soccer | 34 | 29 | 10 | 1.15 | 8.39 |
| 2025/26 | Inter Miami | Major League Soccer | 50 | 42 | 26 | 1.36 | 8.37 |
| 2024/25 | Inter Miami | Major League Soccer | 32 | 26 | 14 | 1.25 | 8.08 |
| 2023/24 | Inter Miami | Major League Soccer | 12 | 10 | 3 | 1.08 | 7.51 |
| 2022/23 |  Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | 71 | 46 | 23 | 0.97 | 8.00 |
Career highlights
La Liga
2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2015/2016, 2014/2015, 2012/2013
Super Cup
2018, 2016, 2013, 2011, 2010
Copa del Rey
2020/2021, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016, 2014/2015
UEFA Champions League
2014/2015, 2010/2011, 2008/2009, 2005/2006
FIFA Intercontinental Cup
2015, 2011, 2009
Career timeline detail
Inter Miami
2023 – Present
Apps
128
Goals
107
Assists
53
Minutes
10,066
Competition breakdown
| Major League Soccer | 34 app | 29 g | 8.39 |
| Major League Soccer | 50 app | 42 g | 8.37 |
| Major League Soccer | 32 app | 26 g | 8.08 |
| Major League Soccer | 12 app | 10 g | 7.51 |
Goal timeline
107 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
Argentina
WC trophies
4
Avg rating
8.39
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
Argentina
Group context
Tournament overview
For Argentina at World Cup 2026, he remains a ruthless reference point in the final third. His presence gives them a proven scorer who can turn half-chances into decisive moments when the pressure rises.
Appearances
19
Best finish
Champions
FIFA rank
3
Titles
4
Argentina · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
84
Avg rating
8.39
Minutes
2,621
G/A 90
1.34
Current club-season GoalPost context only. Player-level World Cup form appears when tournament history is ingested.
Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
Player-level World Cup goal maps, goals by stage, and all-time form are intentionally hidden until tournament-history ingestion is available.
Argentina · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17 | Algeria | Arrowhead Stadium | 1:00 AM |
| Jun 22 | Austria | AT&T Stadium | 5:00 PM |
| Jun 28 | Jordan | AT&T Stadium | 2:00 AM |
L. Messi · projection status
Awaiting forecast/awards feed
Player-level tournament projection will appear when the forecast or awards stack provides a sourced probability.
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