Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. His career is filled with an incredible array of records at both club and international levels. As of my knowledge cutoff in 2023, here are some of the key all-time records held by Messi:
1. Most Goals in a Calendar Year
- 91 goals in 2012 (surpassing Gerd Müller’s previous record of 85 goals set in 1972).
2. Most Goals for a Single Club
- 672 goals for FC Barcelona (2004–2021), surpassing Pelé’s 643 goals for Santos.
3. Most Goals in La Liga History
- 474 goals in La Liga (2004–2021).
4. Most Goals in a European Club Season
- 73 goals in the 2011–2012 season for Barcelona, the most goals ever scored in a single European club season.
5. Most La Liga Hat-tricks
- 36 hat-tricks in La Liga . He has scored hat - tricks against big clubs in Laliga
6. Most Goals in a UEFA Champions League Season
- 14 goals in the 2011–2012 UEFA Champions League season, a record for a single season.
7. Most Goals in a Copa América
- 13 goals(shared with Gabriel Batistuta) in Copa América tournaments, including his 4 goals in the 2021 tournament where Argentina won the title.
8. Most Goals in South American World Cup Qualifiers
- 27 goals (as of 2023) in World Cup qualification matches for Argentina.
9. Most Goals by an Argentina Player
- 106+ goals (as of 2023), surpassing Gabriel Batistuta's record of 54 goals for Argentina.
10. Most International Goals in a Single Year
- 7 goals in international friendlies and competitions during 2021, part of his impressive return to international football that year.
11. Most Assists in La Liga History
- 192 assists in La Liga.
12. Most Goals in El Clásico
- 26 goals scored in matches against Real Madrid in La Liga.
13. Most UEFA Champions League Goals for Barcelona
- 120+ goals in the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona (the most by any player for the club).
14. Most Consecutive Years as Top Scorer in La Liga
- 8 consecutive seasons (from 2010–2018) as the top scorer in La Liga.
15. Most Ballon d'Or Titles by an individual player
- 7 Ballon d'Or awards (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, and 2023), a record for the most wins.
16. Most Goals in Copa del Rey
- 56 goals in the Copa del Rey (a record for the competition).
17. Most Goals in International Friendlies for Argentina
- Messi has scored more than 30 goals in international friendlies, a record for Argentina.
18. Most Appearances for Argentina in World Cup
- 26 appearances in FIFA World Cup matches, a record for an Argentine player.
19. First Player to Win Copa América, FIFA World Cup, and UEFA Champions League
- Messi achieved this rare feat, winning major international and club titles in his career along side with his team mates.
20. First Player to Win the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball Twice
- Messi won the Golden Ball (best player of the tournament) in 2014 and 2022, making him the first player to win it twice.
21. Most Goals in World Cup History for Argentina
- 13 goals in the World Cup (surpassing Gabriel Batistuta's 10 goals in a world cup)
These records continue to evolve as Messi’s career progresses, and with his move to Inter Miami in 2023, his legacy continues to grow in the MLS as well. His unparalleled achievements across club football and international tournaments cement his place as one of the greatest to ever play the game.
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