17 ridiculous messi stats after his 1000th goal contribution

What a phenomenal achievement by Lionel Messi! Here are 17 ridiculous stats to put his 1000th goal contribution into perspective:

  1. 1000 and counting: Messi has now contributed to 1000 goals in his professional career, a record that may never be broken.
  2. Most goals in history: Messi is the all-time leading scorer in football history, with 772 goals in 912 games.
  3. Goal-scoring machine: Messi has scored at least 30 goals in 12 consecutive seasons, a feat no other player has achieved.
  4. Hat-trick master: Messi has scored 55 hat-tricks in his career, more than any other player in history.
  5. Goal-per-game ratio: Messi has scored a goal every 85 minutes, an incredible ratio that shows his consistency.
  6. Most assists in history: Messi has provided 275 assists in his career, more than any other player in history.
  7. 1000 goals in 18 years: Messi has taken just 18 years to reach the 1000-goal mark, an astonishingly quick pace.
  8. Average of 55 goals per season: Messi has averaged 55 goals per season over the past 15 years, an incredible rate of scoring.
  9. Most goals in a calendar year: Messi scored 91 goals in 2012, a record that may never be broken.
  10. Most Ballon d'Or awards: Messi has won the Ballon d'Or a record-breaking seven times, cementing his status as the greatest player of all time.
  11. Most FIFA World Player of the Year awards: Messi has won the FIFA World Player of the Year award a record four times, further solidifying his status as the best.
  12. Most UEFA Champions League goals: Messi has scored 120 goals in the UEFA Champions League, a record that may never be broken.
  13. Most UEFA Champions League assists: Messi has provided 34 assists in the UEFA Champions League, a record that may never be broken.
  14. Most La Liga goals: Messi has scored 474 goals in La Liga, a record that may never be broken.
  15. Most La Liga assists: Messi has provided 192 assists in La Liga, a record that may never be broken.
  16. Most international goals: Messi has scored 72 goals for Argentina, a record that may never be broken.
  17. Most goals in a single season: Messi scored 50 goals in the 2011-2012 season, a record that may never be broken.

These stats are a testament to Messi's incredible talent, dedication, and consistency over the years. He is truly a once-in-a-generation player who has redefined the sport of football.