Messi nets 900th career goal as Inter Miami edge Nashville SC in Concacaf clash

Lionel Messi achieved a historic milestone by becoming only the second men's player in soccer history to score 900 official career goals.

“Lionel Messi became only the second player in history to reach 900 top-level career goals after scoring in Inter Miami's match against Nashville SC on Wednesday”

BBC

The 38-year-old Argentine superstar reached this remarkable achievement during Inter Miami's Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 second leg clash against Nashville SC on March 18, 2026.

BBC

Messi's historic goal came early in the match, providing his team with a crucial 1-0 lead in the regional competition.

This achievement represents another chapter in Messi's legendary career, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest players to ever grace the sport.

Only Cristiano Ronaldo had previously surpassed the 900-goal mark in professional soccer history.

Messi's incredible goal-scoring journey spans over two decades across four different teams and the Argentine national team.

His 900 goals are distributed with 672 coming during his legendary tenure at Barcelona, 32 during his two-year stint with Paris Saint-Germain, 81 goals in just 93 matches since joining Inter Miami in 2023, and 115 international goals with Argentina.

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The Argentine reached this milestone in 1,142 matches, showing remarkable efficiency compared to his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who required 1,236 matches to reach the same mark.

Messi's achievement comes 21 years after his first senior goal for Barcelona against Albacete in May 2005, demonstrating his sustained excellence over an extraordinary career.

This career has redefined the sport's scoring records and established Messi among the most prolific goal-scorers in history.

The historic goal itself showcased Messi's timeless class and precision.

“Messi wrote another golden page in the history of football by reaching 900 goals in his professional career, a milestone reserved for very few players in the world”

Diario 13 San Juan

In the 7th minute of the match, Messi received a perfect assist from fullback Sergio Reguilón, who reached the byline and delivered a pass that Messi controlled beautifully in front of several opponents.

The Argentine maestro then unleashed a precise left-footed shot that went between the legs of defender Jeisson Palacios and past goalkeeper Brian Schwake, finding the net to make it 1-0.

The goal came early in the match after Messi had missed opportunities to reach the 900-goal mark in his previous two games, making this strike particularly meaningful.

Reguilón's assist was crucial, though it also came with an unfortunate development as the Spanish fullback was forced off injured before halftime, adding a dramatic element to the memorable night.

Messi's achievement of reaching 900 goals represents one of the most significant individual milestones in soccer history.

The achievement has drawn widespread acclaim from across the football world, with Brazilian legend Pelé expressing his admiration for Messi's accomplishment.

El Diario de la República

Pelé called the 900-goal mark 'insane' and emphasized that Messi is 'one of a kind' in his assessment of the Argentine's remarkable career.

The milestone has been celebrated globally as Messi continues to add golden pages to football's history books at 38 years old.

This achievement further cements his legacy as the most decorated soccer player of all time, with numerous individual awards and team trophies throughout his career.

Despite his age, Messi shows no signs of slowing down and continues to perform at an extraordinary level with Inter Miami.

“Más Información Lionel Messi volvió a escribir su nombre en la historia del futbol mundial”

El Universal

Since joining the club in July 2023, Messi has scored 81 goals in just 93 all-competition appearances, maintaining a remarkable scoring ratio.

El Universal

His current form includes being the fastest player to reach 20 goals and 20 assists in MLS play, achieving the feat in just 26 games.

Messi's contract with Inter Miami runs through December 2028, suggesting he plans to continue his career in North America for the foreseeable future.

This longevity and sustained excellence at such an advanced age further distinguishes Messi from other great players in soccer history.