Lionel Messi's Road to 1,000 Goals
At his recent pace of about 31 goals per season, Messi is on course to reach 1,000 career goals around Nov 2028. The estimate updates every time he scores.
Lionel Messi has scored 925 senior career goals — just 75 short of the near-mythical 1,000-goal mark, a number only a handful of players in history have ever approached. This page tracks his live total, how the milestones have fallen, and projects when 1,000 could realistically fall.
The climb to 1,000
Milestones reached
Still to come
Frequently asked questions
How many career goals does Messi have right now?
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Lionel Messi has scored 925 senior career goals — 805 for his clubs and 120 for Argentina. The counter at the top of this page updates live every time he scores.
How many more goals does Messi need to reach 1,000?
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Messi needs 75 more goals to reach 1,000 — he is on 925 now. At his recent pace of about 31 goals a season, he is on course to get there around Nov 2028.
How many goals is Messi behind Ronaldo?
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Ronaldo currently leads with 973 career goals to Messi's 925 — a gap of 48. Messi would need 48 more to draw level.
Has any footballer scored 1,000 career goals?
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Not officially — no player has a verified 1,000 senior career goals. Messi is on 925, 75 away, among the closest anyone in history has ever come.