Lionel Messi Outshines Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and Erling Haaland in Stunning Performance

At 38 years old, Lionel Messi continues to deliver outstanding performances, driving Inter Miami towards the MLS title, which is his primary goal at the moment. After an early elimination last year, the team now led by Javier Mascherano is just one match away from the finals following a significant 4-0 victory over Cincinnati. The excitement in Miami is palpable, as Messi is dominating the MLS in 2025: he leads in scoring, assists, and has a remarkable total of 71 decisive contributions, surpassing Mbappé (68), Kane (62), and Haaland (58), who are all at the peak of their careers. This season, Messi has 38 goals (for both club and country) and makes a decisive play every 44 minutes, while Haaland requires 51 minutes and Mbappé 58.

The phenomenon extends beyond the pitch. According to Marca, Inter Miami sold 2.1 million jerseys in 2025, outpacing Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, which sold 1.2 million. Fueled by this tremendous impact and his brilliant form, Messi is now aiming for a perfect end to the season before a two-month break and a summer that is likely to lead him to his final World Cup with Argentina, barring any surprises. At this pace, it’s hard to predict how far he can go.