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Lionel Messi outshines Cristiano Ronaldo to become first player ever to reach 1,350 career goal contributions

September 10, 2026 · World Soccer Talk

Lionel Messi has made football history by becoming the inaugural player to record 1,350 total goal contributions over the course of his career. In setting this unprecedented benchmark, the Argentine forward surpassed his longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for overall goal involvements.