As Lionel Messi celebrates his 38th birthday, the world unites once again to honour a generational talent whose career has redefined footballing excellence.
From his first steps at FC Barcelona to his current chapter at Inter Miami, Messi’s story is one of staggering numbers, relentless consistency, and moments that will be etched in football’s memory forever.
Messi’s club career statistics are the stuff of legend. With 778 appearances and 672 goals for Barcelona alone, he shaped an era of dominance in La Liga. At Paris Saint-Germain, he added another 32 goals and 35 assists in just 75 appearances. Now at Inter Miami, he continues to dazzle with 50 goals in 62 matches, proving age is just a number for “La Pulga.”
Internationally, Messi has donned the Argentine colours 193 times, netting 112 goals and delivering 61 assists. From lifting the long-awaited FIFA World Cup in 2022 to his clinical displays in the Copa América and World Cup qualifiers, he has redefined what it means to lead a nation.
Beyond goals, Messi’s accolades are breathtaking — nine Ballon d’Ors, a Copa América title, a Club World Cup win, and countless domestic trophies across three continents. Even in a recent 2–2 draw against Palmeiras, where he didn’t score or assist, his presence was magnetic.
As the legend turns 38, fans aren’t just reflecting on his past — they are watching his ongoing legacy unfold, one magical touch at a time.
