Messi leaves Ronaldo trailing behind in a record-breaking achievement.

18/08/2025 21:23:00 FieldFrenzy

Lionel Messi is on the verge of reaching a remarkable landmark in the world of football.

While the world continues to follow the goal-scoring rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the Argentine superstar is about to reach an unprecedented milestone in another area: assists. This measure of creativity and vision is often undervalued. In MLS, Messi is just a few assists away from reaching a historic total of 400 career assists.

This extraordinary figure proves that Messi is not only one of the greatest goal scorers ever, but also one of the finest playmakers. With 389 assists so far, he has never limited himself to just finishing. Messi orchestrates matches with precise passes, clever through balls, and touches that can dismantle entire defenses. These numbers clearly show that his influence goes far beyond the goals he scores.

Messi is about to reach 400 career assists.

On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo also boasts an impressive number of assists, but he still falls far behind his rival. With 257 assists, the Portuguese superstar has shown he’s more than just a goal scorer, though his style is more focused on finishing. Most of Ronaldo’s assists come from crosses or simple passes, whereas Messi frequently delivers decisive balls that can change the course of a game. This difference in mindset and style has shaped these two football legends in unique ways.

The “GOAT” debate has long centered around goals, but assist statistics truly highlight Messi’s genius. The Inter Miami captain is not just a master at scoring; he’s also an artist when it comes to the final pass. Messi’s ability to read the game, find teammates at the perfect moment and in ideal spaces, is unmatched. In this aspect, he stands alone, and when he reaches 400 assists, the gap will be insurmountable.

Ronaldo lags far behind Messi in current assist numbers.

The gap between these two legends is enormous: Messi surpasses Ronaldo by 132 assists. In top-level football, that number represents an entire generation. A player could spend their whole career trying to catch up. This difference further highlights the distinct football philosophies each represents.

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