Lionel Messi has continued to rewrite the history books in Major League Soccer (MLS) after becoming the first player in the competition’s history to record at least 30 goals and assists in three different seasons.
The Inter Miami star has reached the milestone through a combination of goalscoring and playmaking, maintaining remarkable numbers since arriving in MLS.
Messi first achieved the feat in the 2024 season, when he recorded 23 goals and 13 assists in 25 appearances. His 36 goal contributions helped underline his immediate impact on American football.
The Argentine produced even more impressive numbers in 2025. Across 49 matches, Messi scored 43 goals and provided 26 assists, giving him a remarkable 69 goal contributions during the campaign.
His extraordinary form has continued into the 2026 season. Despite playing fewer matches so far, Messi has already recorded 21 goals and 11 assists in 24 appearances.
His 32 goal contributions have taken him beyond the 30-mark for a third consecutive season.
The achievement further highlights the consistency Messi has shown since moving to the United States.
At an age when many players are approaching the latter stages of their careers, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward continues to produce numbers normally associated with players in their prime.
