After an up-and-down spell with French giants Paris Saint-Germain, Lionel Messi opted to move to the MLS with Inter Miami this summer.
Ever since, he’s been in fine form, helping his struggling side to turn their fortunes around, culminating in the David Beckham-owned club winning the Leagues Cup final versus Nashville SC.
That was the Argentine’s first piece of silverware with his new team and likely won’t be the last as he sets about aiding their recovery in the league.
It will take a remarkable sequence of results to transform their regular season in MLS play and secure a place in the playoffs, but if there’s one player who can help them to do it, it’s the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.
This is your one-stop shop for all Messi stats for 2023/24 in MLS.
Stats correct as of August 31, 2023 using data from FBRef.
Lionel Messi goals 2023/34
Messi managed to score 21 goals across 41 matches in all competitions last season for PSG. In 2023/24, the Argentina star has struck a stunning 11 goals in 10 appearances for Inter Miami.
- Total goals in 2023/24 across all competitions: 11
| Stats per 90 mins | 2022/23 | 2023/24 (MLS) |
| Goals | 0.52 | 0.77 |
| xG | 0.47 | 0.92 |
| Shots | 3.96 | 6.92 |
| Shots on target | 1.72 | 2.31 |
| Shot conversion rate | 13.16% | 11% |
Lionel Messi assists 2023/24
Arguably the most underrated part of Messi’s overall game, the Argentine has recorded 377 assists throughout his career across 1,037 senior appearances for club and country.
His record in a season came back in 2011/12 when he was credited with 37 assists as Barcelona won four trophies: the Copa del Rey, Supercopa de Espana, UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.
- Total assists in 2023/24 across all competitions: 3
Lionel Messi passing stats 2023/24
As well as being one of the best finishers in the history of football, Messi is also one of the best passes of the ball when it comes to forward players.
Blessed with the vision to pick out the perfect opportunity for a teammate, the Argentine consistently keeps the ball moving during matches in an accurate fashion.
| Stats per 90 mins | 2022/23 | 2023/24 (MLS) |
| Expected assists (Cumulative value) | 18.11 | 1.2 |
| Successful passes | 51.1 | 49.2 |
| Successful passes ending in final 3rd | 7.08 | 6.15 |
| Successful passes played into the box | 3.81 | 3.85 |
| Passing accuracy | 83.84% | 72.7% |
Lionel Messi dribbling stats 2023/24
Despite turning 36 this year, Messi is also still one of the very best dribblers in the footballing world.
Thanks to his quick turn of pace and low centre of gravity, the Inter Miami forward is still almost impossible to dispossess and still regularly makes a mockery of defenders by breezing past them with complete ease.
| Stats per 90 mins | 2022/23 | 2023/24 (MLS) |
| Dribbles completed | 3.24 | 3.85 |
| Dribbles success rate | 55.98% | 71.4% |
| Total carries | 65.2 | 61.5 |
| Progressive carries | 3.62 | 5.38 |
| Touches in opposition box | 5.05 | 6.15 |
Lionel Messi defensive stats 2023/24
Understandably the weakest part of his game, Messi isn’t exactly known for his defensive contributions, although last season at PSG his averages were up in comparison with his previous campaign.
| Stats per 90 mins | 2022/23 | 2023/24 (MLS) |
| Tackles won | 0.57 | 0 |
| Tackle success rate | 73.33% | — |
| Interceptions | 0.13 | 0.77 |
| Duels won | 5.23 | 2.15 |