Lionel Messi Stats 2026

Lionel Messi Season Summary 2026

Major League Soccer 2026 · 22 appearances

Apps
22
Goals
19
Assists
12
Avg Rating
8.1
Yellows
3
Shots
136
xG
14.1
Key Passes
62

Lionel Messi Major League Soccer Stats 2026

Across 22 Major League Soccer games in 2026 Lionel Messi has produced 19 goals and 12 assists for Inter Miami, taking 6.2 shots per match — 2.5 on target — and sitting on an average match rating of 8.1.

Lionel Messi Career & Recent Form

Form check — 5 goals and 3 assists over the last 5 Major League Soccer games, plus 16 shots on target. Lionel Messi's versatility means the same player can drive goal, assist and shot markets in a single Bet Builder slip.

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami Wide Role

In Inter Miami's Major League Soccer attack, Lionel Messi contributes from the wing — 19 goals and 12 assists across 22 games — with 6.2 shots per match. The mix of finishing and creating supports Bet Builder legs in both goalscorer and assist markets.

Lionel Messi Bet Builder Markets & Betting Insights

Lionel Messi's top Bet Builder markets are shots on target — 1+ in 91% of games (20/22) — and goalscorer at 59% (13/22). For card-adjacent markets, they commit 1+ fouls in 41% of appearances. Form line: 5/3/16 goals/assists/SoT over the last 5 games. Inter Miami's next fixture is against San Diego on Sun 20th Sep.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many goals and assists does Lionel Messi have in 2026?

Lionel Messi has 19 goals and 12 assists in 22 Major League Soccer appearances for Inter Miami this season.

How many shots on target does Lionel Messi average?

Lionel Messi averages 2.5 shots on target per Major League Soccer game, hitting the target in 91% of appearances.

Is Lionel Messi a good bet builder pick?

Lionel Messi has had 1+ shots on target in 91% of appearances and scored in 59% of games this season. Use the match-by-match breakdown above for recent form.

What is Lionel Messi's average match rating?

Lionel Messi has an average match rating of 8.1 across 22 Major League Soccer appearances in 2026.

What position does Lionel Messi play?

Lionel Messi plays as a winger for Inter Miami, primarily appearing in Major League Soccer fixtures in 2026.

Who does Lionel Messi play for?

Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer during the 2026 season.

How has Lionel Messi performed against San Diego?

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face San Diego on Sun 20th Sep — see the match-by-match table above for Lionel Messi's historical output against San Diego where the fixture has been played in 2026.

Lionel Messi next match: San Diego (home), Mon 21 Sep — projections, hit rates and bet365 prices

Market Statz projection 1+ hit rate (last 10) Active 1+ streak bet365 1+ bet365 2+
Goals - 40% (4/10) - 1.33 2.60
Assists - 50% (5/10) - - -
Shots - 100% (10/10) 34 games - -
Shots on Target - 80% (8/10) 8 games - -
Key Passes - 80% (8/10) 7 games - -
Fouls Committed - 30% (3/10) - - -
Fouls Drawn - 80% (8/10) 3 games - -
Tackles - 30% (3/10) - - -
Yellow Cards - 10% (1/10) - - -

Lionel Messi match by match stats 2026: Last 10 games

Date Competition Opponent Score Result Position Minutes Goals Assists Shots Shots on Target Key Passes Fouls Committed Fouls Drawn Tackles Yellow Cards Rating xG Passes Accurate Passes Crosses Successful Dribbles Duels Won Aerials Won Interceptions Clearances Blocked Shots Offsides Red Cards
13 Sep Major League Soccer Nashville SC (home) 2-2 D Attacker 90 1 0 8 4 3 1 2 0 0 8.1 0.00 41 33 3 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Sep Major League Soccer Chicago Fire (away) 1-1 D Attacker 90 0 1 9 4 3 0 1 0 0 8.0 0.46 25 20 5 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Sep Major League Soccer Atlanta United (home) 2-2 D Right Wing 90 0 1 6 1 1 0 3 0 0 7.5 0.50 40 34 6 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0
30 Aug Major League Soccer CF Montréal (home) 7-1 W Right Wing 90 3 1 9 6 6 0 0 0 0 10.0 0.75 39 35 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
23 Aug Major League Soccer Toronto (home) 1-2 L Attacking Midfield 90 1 0 2 1 1 0 2 0 0 7.2 0.14 39 32 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 Aug Major League Soccer Philadelphia Union (away) 2-2 D Right Wing 90 1 0 3 1 2 1 2 1 0 7.8 0.40 28 23 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0
16 Aug Major League Soccer Nashville SC (away) 4-1 L Right Wing 90 0 1 11 3 1 0 2 0 1 6.8 1.74 34 26 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 1 0
2 Aug Major League Soccer Columbus Crew (home) 2-2 D - 37 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 6.5 0.41 17 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
19 Jul World Cup Spain (away) 1-0 L Attacker 120 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 1 0 7.0 0.01 35 27 5 3 9 1 0 0 0 0 0
15 Jul World Cup England (away) 1-2 W Attacker 90 0 2 1 0 4 0 2 1 0 8.8 0.01 54 43 9 9 12 0 0 0 0 1 0
Average 88 0.6 0.6 5.4 2.1 2.1 0.3 1.8 0.3 0.1 7.8 0.44 35.2 28.7 4.0 2.4 4.5 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.0

Lionel Messi hit rates 2026: how often each Bet Builder line lands (Last 10 games)

Market Overall Home Away
Goals 1+ 40% (4/10) 60% (3/5) 20% (1/5)
Goals 2+ 10% (1/10) 20% (1/5) 0% (0/5)
Assists 1+ 50% (5/10) 40% (2/5) 60% (3/5)
Assists 2+ 10% (1/10) 0% (0/5) 20% (1/5)
Shots 1+ 100% (10/10) 100% (5/5) 100% (5/5)
Shots 2+ 80% (8/10) 100% (5/5) 60% (3/5)
Shots 3+ 70% (7/10) 80% (4/5) 60% (3/5)
Shots 4+ 60% (6/10) 80% (4/5) 40% (2/5)
Shots on Target 1+ 80% (8/10) 100% (5/5) 60% (3/5)
Shots on Target 2+ 40% (4/10) 40% (2/5) 40% (2/5)
Shots on Target 3+ 40% (4/10) 40% (2/5) 40% (2/5)
Key Passes 1+ 80% (8/10) 80% (4/5) 80% (4/5)
Key Passes 2+ 50% (5/10) 40% (2/5) 60% (3/5)
Key Passes 3+ 40% (4/10) 40% (2/5) 40% (2/5)
Fouls Committed 1+ 30% (3/10) 20% (1/5) 40% (2/5)
Fouls Committed 2+ 0% (0/10) 0% (0/5) 0% (0/5)
Fouls Committed 3+ 0% (0/10) 0% (0/5) 0% (0/5)
Fouls Drawn 1+ 80% (8/10) 60% (3/5) 100% (5/5)
Fouls Drawn 2+ 70% (7/10) 60% (3/5) 80% (4/5)
Fouls Drawn 3+ 20% (2/10) 20% (1/5) 20% (1/5)
Tackles 1+ 30% (3/10) 0% (0/5) 60% (3/5)
Tackles 2+ 0% (0/10) 0% (0/5) 0% (0/5)
Tackles 3+ 0% (0/10) 0% (0/5) 0% (0/5)
Yellow Cards 1+ 10% (1/10) 0% (0/5) 20% (1/5)

Lionel Messi active streaks: consecutive games clearing each line

Market Streak Since bet365 price to continue
Shots 1+ 34 games 6 Dec -
Shots 2+ 8 games 2 Aug -
Shots on Target 1+ 8 games 2 Aug -
Key Passes 1+ 7 games 16 Aug -
Shots 4+ 4 games 30 Aug -
Shots 3+ 4 games 30 Aug -
Fouls Drawn 1+ 3 games 6 Sep -
Shots on Target 3+ 2 games 10 Sep -
Key Passes 3+ 2 games 10 Sep -
Shots on Target 2+ 2 games 10 Sep -
Key Passes 2+ 2 games 10 Sep -

Lionel Messi season by season: every competition over the last three seasons

Season Competition Club Apps Minutes Goals Assists Shots Shots on target Key passes Fouls Tackles Yellow cards Avg rating
2026 Major League Soccer Inter Miami 22 1910 19 12 136 55 62 14 10 3 8.12
2026 WC Qualification South America Argentina 12 957 8 3 45 20 25 7 4 0 8
2026 World Cup Argentina 8 740 8 4 35 18 26 3 11 0 8.67
2026 Friendly International Argentina 3 154 2 0 5 2 4 0 0 0 7.2
2025 Major League Soccer Inter Miami 34 2959 35 24 176 77 102 14 20 3 8.52
2025 FIFA Club World Cup Inter Miami 4 360 1 0 13 6 6 1 5 1 7.62
2025 Friendly International Argentina 2 176 1 3 13 4 7 1 0 0 7.71
2024 Major League Soccer Inter Miami 22 1755 21 12 104 49 53 8 20 2 8.49
2024 Copa America Argentina 5 456 1 1 13 6 14 1 0 0 7.56
2024 Friendly International Argentina 2 124 2 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 -

Lionel Messi clubs by season

Season Club
2026 Argentina
2026 Inter Miami
2025 Argentina
2024 Argentina
2023 Argentina
2022 Argentina

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