Lionel Messi’s 700 club career goals: Breakdown
The Argentine superstar has reached another milestone in his illustrious career.
Lionel Messi is considered one of the greatest football players of all time, and his record-breaking 700 career goals are a testament to his talent and skill. Here is a breakdown of Messi’s 700 club career goals:
- Barcelona (2004-2021): Messi scored 672 goals in 778 appearances for Barcelona, making him the club’s all-time leading scorer. His goals breakdown by competition are as follows:
- La Liga: 474 goals in 520 appearances
- UEFA Champions League: 120 goals in 149 appearances
- Copa del Rey: 51 goals in 75 appearances
- Supercopa de España: 15 goals in 19 appearances
- UEFA Super Cup: 3 goals in 3 appearances
- FIFA Club World Cup: 9 goals in 12 appearances
- Argentina national team (2005-present): Messi has scored 70 goals in 142 appearances for Argentina, making him the team’s all-time leading scorer. His goals breakdown by competition are as follows:
- International friendlies: 18 goals in 46 appearances
- Copa América: 4 goals in 23 appearances
- FIFA World Cup: 6 goals in 19 appearances
- FIFA Confederations Cup: 1 goal in 5 appearances
- Other tournaments: 41 goals in 49 appearances
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Messi’s 700th career goal came on June 30, 2020, in a La Liga match against Atlético Madrid. He scored a penalty in the 50th minute of the match, becoming only the seventh player in football history to reach the 700-goal mark.
It is worth noting that Messi’s 700 career goals do not include goals scored in youth or friendly matches. Additionally, some sources may have slightly different tallies due to variations in how goals are counted and credited. Nonetheless, Messi’s achievement of scoring 700 goals in his club and international career is a remarkable feat that places him among the greatest players of all time.
