Lionel Messi reached another incredible milestone in his legendary career as he recorded his 400th professional assist during Inter Miami’s 4–0 victory over Nashville SC in the MLS Cup Playoffs. The historic night was part of a report from SoftFootball on Inter Miami’s dominant semifinal push, where Messi also scored twice to guide his side closer to the MLS Cup final.
Messi, who recently extended his stay with Inter Miami until 2028 according to SoftFootball, assisted Tadeo Allende in the 76th minute to seal the win and reach the 400-assist landmark across club and international football. This achievement, shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account, makes the Argentine the only active player in history to hit that number and just four shy of Ferenc Puskás’ all-time record of 404.
Over his glittering career, Messi has combined artistry and consistency in equal measure. His 400 assists are spread across Barcelona (269), Paris Saint-Germain (34), Inter Miami (37), and the Argentina national team (60). From his first assist at the 2006 World Cup against Serbia and Montenegro to this latest one against Nashville, his creative brilliance has remained unmatched.
The Inter Miami captain now boasts an astonishing 1,294 goal involvements, 894 goals and 400 assists, more than any player in football history. He also leads the world in international assists, surpassing Neymar and Landon Donovan earlier this year.
At 38, Messi continues to defy age and expectation, producing elite performances with the same grace and determination that have defined his career. With Inter Miami’s title hopes alive and his own form soaring, it seems the Argentine icon’s record-breaking journey is far from over.
