Breaking down Lionel Messi's 900 career goals

Name: Breaking down Lionel Messi's 900 career goals
Uploaded: 2026-04-20T11:00:00.000Z
Duration: 4 min 51 s

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On the 18th of March 2026, Lionel Messi did something special, even by his standards. He scored his 900th career goal.

It’s a remarkable feat that deserves some recognition. So, let’s look back over the numbers from Messi’s legendary career so far.

Written by Will Jeanes. Illustrated by Philippe Fenner.

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