It seemed that the great milestone of 1,000 goals was exclusive to Cristiano Ronaldo. Little was said about Messi in this regard because it was not thought that he would soon close the gap with the Portuguese to go for the same mark. Against Nashville SC, the Argentine scored his 900th goal and added spice to the competition.
Messi is currently 38 years old. He has the physical condition and pace of play that allows him to remain active for another two or three years without any problems, so he could reach 1,000 goals in that time frame.
- In statistical terms, Messi usually scores 100 goals every two years. That is why he could extend his career until 2028 to reach the mark.
Cristiano Ronaldo registers 965 goals and could achieve the record before Messi, but he also risks not achieving it. At 41 years of age, it seems unlikely that he will want to continue on the pitch after the World Cup, especially as he is already starting to fall victim to injuries that he did not suffer throughout his career.
Nashville, a historic 100
Nashville SC, an MLS club, can boast that it is part of the honor roll of Messi’s “century” teams. Being on the list of the Argentine’s record-breaking path is a privilege that, as a rival, can be boasted about.
- Dynamo Kyiv – 100
- Real Madrid – 200
- Rayo Vallecano – 300
- Granada – 400
- Valencia – 500
- Atletico Madrid – 600
- Atletico Madrid – 700
- Panama – 800
- Nashville SC – 900
The goal is 124 games
Based on his last 100 games, Messi has a scoring average of 0.80 goals per game. If we take this percentage as a starting point to reach 1,000 goals, the Argentine needs to play 124 games. He has the possibility of reducing this number of games if he scores more than one goal in several games.
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