Lionel Messi Closes In on 1,000 Career Goals Milestone
Lionel Messi is closing in on the historic milestone of 1,000 career goals, currently sitting at 928 after scoring against Nashville. With a contract until 2028, the Argentine star has plenty of time to catch up.
While Cristiano Ronaldo often dominates headlines in the race to 1,000 career goals, Lionel Messi is quietly closing the gap. Following a 2:2 draw between Inter Miami and Nashville, Messi scored his 928th official career goal, leaving him 72 goals shy of the milestone.
Scoring Pace and Form
Messi reached his 900th career goal on March 18, and in less than half a year, he has added another 28 goals. Despite turning 39, his goalscoring rate remains remarkable. In 2026, he has netted 32 goals in 37 appearances, maintaining an impressive average of 0.86 goals per match.
Contract Extension and Future
"Messi extended his contract with Inter Miami through the end of the 2028 season, meaning he will have ample time to chase the historic record at club level."
Having recently retired from the Argentina national team with 125 goals in 207 appearances, all of Messi's remaining goals will come at club level. With a contract running until he is 41, the milestone of 1,000 goals is well within his reach.
