Fakayejo Paul
MIAMI, USA – Lionel Messi has cemented his status as football’s greatest ever creator, officially becoming the player with the most assists in football history.
The Argentine superstar surpassed the long-standing record held by legendary Hungarian forward Ferenc Puskás during Inter Miami’s victory in the MLS Cup Play-offs.
Messi recorded his record-breaking 405th career assist during Inter Miami’s dominant 5-1 win over New York City FC, a result that secured the club’s first-ever Eastern Conference title and sent them to the MLS Cup Final.
The decisive pass that broke the record created the third goal, confirming yet another historic milestone for the 38-year-old.
The official all-time assist leaderboard now stands as: Rank Player Career Assists
- Lionel Messi 405
- Ferenc Puskás 404
- Pelé 369
This new record underscores Messi’s comprehensive greatness, proving his influence transcends goalscoring.
Having already broken records for goals, titles, and individual awards, the Argentine now stands alone as the supreme architect in football history. Would you like an update on the upcoming MLS Cup Final and who Inter Miami will face?