History Made in Miami: Messi Shatters Assist Milestone
In yet another monumental achievement in a career defined by them, Lionel Messi has officially become the player with the most assists in football history. The Argentine maestro, who continues to light up Major League Soccer, set the Lionel Messi All-Time Assist Record by registering the 405th assist of his career.
The record-breaking moment occurred this Sunday, November 30, 2025, during Inter Miami’s dominant 5-1 victory over New York City in the MLS Cup semifinal. The result secured the Eastern Conference title for the Herons and propelled them into the league final.
The Record-Breaking Moment
The historic 405th assist came in the 67th minute of the semifinal clash when the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner threaded a perfect pass to Mateo Silvetti, who finished to cement the Inter Miami victory.
With this sublime pass, Messi officially surpassed Hungarian legend Ferenc Puskás, who previously held the impressive mark of 404 career assists.
Currently, the 38-year-old boasts an unbelievable combined total of 896 goals and 405 assists, giving him the highest number of goal contributions (1,301+) in football history.
The updated list of players with the most career assists now places Messi at the top:
2. Ferenc Puskás – 404
3. Pelé – 369
4. Johan Cruyff – 358
5. Thomas Müller – 352
MLS Cup Final Awaits
The record only adds to the momentum for Inter Miami as they now look ahead to the MLS Cup Final on Saturday, December 6. Following their decisive Eastern Conference triumph, they are set to face Western Conference champions Vancouver for a chance to lift the title.
For fans of the beautiful game, watching Lionel Messi continue to break barriers and redefine standards of attacking play from scoring to creating is a constant privilege. This latest Lionel Messi All-Time Assist Record solidifies his status not just as a goalscorer, but as the most influential and complete forward the sport has ever seen.
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