With 10+ assists every year since 2007, Lionel Messi has established the record for most assists in football history

There is no doubt about the fact that Lionel Messi is the most complete player football has ever seen. The Argentine is certainly one of the G.O.A.Ts of football having won almost every trophy football has to offer. He also has many records to his name, and the 36-year-old has now added another one to the long list.

Lionel Messi has recently become the player with the most assists in history. It seems like the player’s reign has not ended even after he went away from Europe to play for Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi holds the record for most assists in football history

Being a winger and a creative playmaker, it is no surprise that Messi has provided a massive amount of assists in his career. The player has a wide vision and can easily predict the movement of his opponents helping him deliver passes that can be converted into goals without putting in much effort. This quality of his has now earned him a new title.

Lionel Messi has now become the player to have the most assists. Having 360 assists to his name he has surpassed Real Madrid legend Ferenc Puskás, who used to be on the top of the list with 359 assists to his name. It is indeed an incredible feat, and will surely hold for a long time.

Lionel Messi has scored 10 or more assists every year since 2007

Just like all other records, this one was not made in a day. Lionel Messi has been a remarkable player throughout his career and all his performances collectively helped him reach this milestone. The player has not given out less than 10 assists in a season since 2007. Lionel Messi gave 10 assists in 2006 and since then the number has not dropped below that.

For 17 years he has acquired more than 10 assists to his name with the most number of assists single year being 79 which the player gave out in 2012. Though the most number of assists in the World Cup is held by Pele, Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record in the UEFA Champions League. Lionel Messi, however, beats both of them when you compare the number of assists given throughout their career.

What is your take on Lionel Messi’s incredible accomplishments? Let us know what you think in the comments.

 

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