Lionel Messi has rewritten football history again — this time by becoming the player with the most assists ever recorded in the sport.
The Argentine’s 405th assist came in Inter Miami’s 5–1 win over New York City FC in the MLS Cup semifinal on Sunday, where he set up Mateo Silvetti in the 67th minute to help seal the Eastern Conference title.
Inter Miami will now face Western Conference champions Vancouver in the MLS Cup final on December 6.
Before Sunday, Messi was tied with Hungarian icon Ferenc Puskás on 404 career assists. His latest contribution places him outright first on the all-time list.
Updated all-time assist leaders:
- Lionel Messi – 405
- Ferenc Puskás – 404
- Pelé – 369
- Johan Cruyff – 358
- Thomas Müller – 352
- Luis Suárez – 317
- Kevin De Bruyne – 316
- Ángel Di María – 313
- Cristiano Ronaldo – 304
10.Luís Figo – 283
Overall, Messi has amassed 896 goals and 405 assists, giving him the highest combined goal contributions in football history.