The scoring legacy of Lionel Messi at 39 years old

Lionel Messi celebrates his 39th birthday surrounded by his teammates at the Argentine concentration camp, where a surprise is being prepared for the soccer star. His career has been marked by a constant goal-scoring evolution over his 20 years in the profession, highlighting his exceptional performance in recent years.

Sergio Llorente | Wed, 06/24/2026 - 05:35
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Lionel Messi's Goal-Scoring Legacy at 39 Years Old
Lionel Messi's Goal-Scoring Legacy at 39 Years Old

Lionel Messi celebrates his 39th birthday surrounded by his teammates at the Argentine concentration, where a surprise is being prepared for the soccer star. His career has been marked by a constant evolution in scoring over his 20-year trajectory, highlighting his exceptional performance in recent years.

Messi's Career: A Constant Evolution in Scoring

Since Messi turned 35, his performance has been remarkable, except for the 2021-23 seasons in Paris. His standout moments include 29 and 46 goals in the years 2024 and 2025 with Inter Miami, winning the MLS top scorer trophy in 2025. In Barcelona, his stats have been impressive, with seasons surpassing 50 goals, such as in 2012 with 90 goals.

Unstoppable at 39

Messi's scoring pace doesn't slow down at 39. Currently concentrated with Argentina, he is gearing up for the upcoming match against Jordan. The question remains whether he will start as a titular player or rest, considering the upcoming qualifiers for the national team in Miami.

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