After a roller coaster of 2024, culminating in Argentina’s Copa América victory, but also the ups and downs of his debut with Inter Miami – Lionel Messi will continue to play under the guidance of Javier Mascherano. We are preparing for the season. But the Argentine superstar’s mind is already focused on the challenges that lie ahead in the 2025 season, with both Inter Miami and Albiceleste in MLS.
Messi consistently downplays the importance of individual statistics, but his numbers speak for themselves. Year after year, his ability to exceed expectations continues to amaze the soccer world.
Next season, Lionel Messi will have the opportunity to break four important records in Major League Soccer (MLS), further cementing his legacy at Inter Miami.
4 MLS records available to Messi
Most goals in an MLS season: One of Messi’s most ambitious goals in 2025 is to surpass Carlos Vela’s record of 34 goals in an MLS season (2019). Messi was unable to further increase his goal tally due to Inter Miami’s playoff exit last season. But with a strengthened squad and a full season ahead, breaking Berra’s record seems achievable. Most assists in an MLS season: Another challenge for Messi is to become the provider with the most assists in MLS history, which is currently held by Carlos Valderrama, who has 26 assists in MLS. Messi’s vision and passing accuracy could be the key to achieving this feat. A strong connection with his Inter Miami teammates in the attacking third will be essential. Most goals scored in a single MLS match: Messi showed off his scoring prowess last season with a hat trick against the New England Revolution. However, Clint Mathis’ record of five goals in one game (set in 2000) still stands. Messi’s talent suggests he is capable of equaling or exceeding this landmark. Inter Miami Most Appearances: This challenge will prove to be the most complex. Goaltender Drake Callender currently holds the record with 112 games played. Messi has played 39 games so far, and it will take him a lot of time and consistent playing time to surpass this record. Callender’s continued start is a major obstacle for Messi to break this record.
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