Lionel Messi stats 2023/24: Inter Miami goals, assists and more for Argentina star in MLS and internationals

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 and secure a place in the playoffs this season, but if there's one player who can help them to do it, it's the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Messi also continued his great form with Argentina during the September international break after winning the World Cup back in December. He scored the winner vs. Ecuador in his country's World Cup qualifying outing, a curling free kick that found its way into the top corner to bring up 104 goals in the blue and white of his nation. 

This is your one-stop shop for all Messi stats for 2023/24 in MLS.

Stats correct as of September 12, 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 11 appearances for Inter Miami. 

• Total goals in 2023/24 across all competitions: 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.

Messi grabbed his first two assists in MLS play against LAFC on September 3, helping Inter Miami stun the defending league champions on the road.

• Total assists in 2023/24 across all competitions: 5

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.

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.

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. 

Lionel Messi's 2023 Argentina performances

After anchoring his side in their 2022 World Cup victory with a number of sensational performances, Messi has continued his fantastic form with Argentina throughout 2023. 

Messi scored a goal against Ecuador to begin the 2026 qualifying cycle, his eighth straight international match with a goal, but was subsequently rested for the road match at Bolivia.