Overview
- Messi sits on 898 official goals across his career, spanning 672 for Barcelona, 79 for Inter Miami, 32 for Paris Saint‑Germain, and 115 for Argentina.
- The next chance to reach 900 arrives Saturday against D.C. United at M&T Bank Stadium, with further opportunities in the Concacaf Champions Cup opener at Nashville on March 11 and potential March internationals.
- Mascherano praised Messi’s uniqueness and called the 900 figure “insane,” adding that he is simply a privileged spectator to the forward’s performances.
- Cristiano Ronaldo remains the only player to have reached 900 goals, achieved in September 2024, while Messi has totaled his 898 in fewer matches and at a higher goals‑per‑game rate.
- Recent form supports the chase as Messi scored a brace against Orlando City and is coming off the 2025 MLS Golden Boot and a second straight league MVP.