Lionel Messi has added another milestone to his remarkable career, becoming the player with the highest number of assists in football history.
The 38-year-old reached the historic mark during Inter Miami’s emphatic 5–1 victory over New York City in the MLS Cup semifinal on Sunday, where he registered his 405th career assist. The decisive pass came in the 67th minute, setting up Mateo Silvetti as Miami sealed the Eastern Conference title.
The win sends Inter Miami into the MLS Cup final, where they will face Western Conference champions Vancouver on Saturday, December 6.
Messi had earlier drawn level with Hungarian great Ferenc Puskás before edging past him with his latest assist. The updated rankings of players with the most assists now stand as follows:
- Lionel Messi – 405
- Ferenc Puskás – 404
- Pelé – 369
- Johan Cruyff – 358
- Thomas Müller – 352
- Luis Suárez – 317
- Kevin De Bruyne – 316
- Ángel Di María – 313
- Cristiano Ronaldo – 304
- Luís Figo – 283
With 896 career goals and 405 assists, Messi continues to extend his legacy as the sport’s most prolific contributor, combining scoring and playmaking at a level unmatched in football history.
