Lionel Messi's Road to 1,000 Goals
At his recent pace of about 37 goals per season, Messi is on course to reach 1,000 career goals around Sep 2028. The estimate updates every time he scores.
Lionel Messi has scored 928 senior career goals — just 72 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 928 senior career goals — 803 for his clubs and 125 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 72 more goals to reach 1,000 — he is on 928 now. At his recent pace of about 37 goals a season, he is on course to get there around Sep 2028.
How many goals is Messi behind Ronaldo?
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Ronaldo currently leads with 979 career goals to Messi's 928 — a gap of 51. Messi would need 51 more to draw level.
Can Messi reach 1,000 goals before Ronaldo?
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It would be hard, but it's not impossible. Ronaldo reached the big milestones first and has more career goals, so Messi is chasing from behind — he's on 928 now. For him to get there first, a lot would need to break his way: Ronaldo's scoring slowing or an injury, and Messi staying fit and prolific deep into his late thirties. It's a genuine long shot — but at his rate, and with the right scenario, the door isn't fully closed.
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 928, 72 away, among the closest anyone in history has ever come.
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