Lionel Messi on Saturday broke Brazilian football legend Pele’s record of most goals for a single club. In a game against Real Valladolid on Saturday, the Argentine masterclass scored the third goal for Barcelona and sealed a comprehensive victory in the Spanish league. He took his goal tally for FC Barcelona to a breathtaking 644, beating Pele's record for FC Santos of 643 goals. Messi's 644th goal came after youngster Pedri received the ball near the edge of the area and deftly rolled his boot over the ball to push it behind him to meet the Argentine’s run. These sensational feet achieved by FC Barcelona legend marked a milestone in the footballing world. Here are some more records that Messi has broken in his time at Barcelona.
Player with the most trophies in Barça historyMessi's trophy cabinet contains 34 winners medals with FC Barcelona. The closest to matching him is Andrés Iniesta, who won 32 with the club.
Player with the most trophies in Barça historyMessi has won a total of 34 trophies with FC Barcelona. Only Andres Iniesta comes close to him with 34 winners medal.
Barça's all-time top goalscorerMessi has scored his 644th goal FC Barcelona on Saturday against Real Valladolid making him the highest goal-scorer in the clubs history.
Winner of the most Golden Shoe awardsThe Barça star scored the most goals in Europe's big five leagues in 2009/10, 2011/12, 2012/13, 2016/17, 2017/18 and 2018/19.
First player to score five goals in a Champions League gameMessi created history in Champions League tournament after he netted 5 goals against Bayer 04 Leverkusen in a comprehensive 7-1 victory.
Winner of seven Pichichi awardsHe has won a total of 7 Pichichi award, which is given to the top-scorer of the Spanish league at the end of a season.
Record assist provider in a single LaLiga seasonHe doesn’t only score but assists his teammates as well. Messi ended the 2019/20 season with 20 assists, matching Xavi's record from 2008/09. No other player in the 21st Century has set up as many goals.
More than 40 goals per season for 10 consecutive yearsOne thing that sets class apart from one season wonder is consistency, and Messi does not fall short in this area as well. Messi has scored over 40 goals in 10 consecutive years: 2009/10 (47 goals), 2010/11 (53), 2011/12 (73), 2012/13 (60), 2013/14 (41), 2014/15 (58), 2015/16 (41), 2016/17 (54), 2017/18 (45) and 2018/19 (51).
Most goals in a calendar yearIn 2012, for Barça and Argentina, Messi achieved a sensational feat after he scored 91 goals in one calendar year.
