Lionel Messi has officially become the player with the most career assists in football history. He reached his 405th assist during Inter Miami’s 5-1 MLS Cup semifinal win over New York City, a match reported by SoftFootball. That moment was special not just for Messi but for the whole team.
He had tied Ferenc Puskás at 404 just a few days earlier, and now he stands alone at the top, as seen in a post shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account.
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The milestone is a testament to Messi’s incredible vision and consistency. Earlier, he had a standout performance against FC Cincinnati, scoring one goal and setting up three more, which brought him level with Puskás, as reported by SoftFootball.
Across Barcelona, PSG, Inter Miami, and Argentina, Messi has always had an uncanny ability to find teammates in the right moment. At 896 goals and 405 assists, that’s over 1,300 goal contributions, and nobody else comes close.
Now the official all-time assist rankings show Messi at the top with 405, Puskás with 404, and Pelé with 369. Other notable names include Johan Cruyff with 358 and Thomas Müller at 352 assists. Messi’s record spans 1,135 appearances, club and international combined.
His 22 assists in just 40 MLS matches show he hasn’t lost his spark, even in a new league. On the international stage, he also leads in assists with 59 for Argentina, ahead of Landon Donovan and Neymar.
This record adds another layer to Messi’s legendary career. With 106 international goals, multiple Copa América titles, and a FIFA World Cup triumph in 2022, Messi continues to rewrite football history.
His performances in the MLS semifinal proved once again why he is still the game’s most creative mind. Even at 38, Messi’s playmaking brilliance is unmatched, and this assist record is just the latest proof.
