Make it another career milestone for Lionel Messi when the Argentina legend took the field against Australia in the Round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Argentina won the match thanks in part to a goal by Messi, who opened the scoring although it was far from an easy match for the Albiceleste who hung on for the 2-1 win.
The South American side will now move on to face the Netherlands in the quarterfinals.
Messi joined a select group of elite players in history with 1,000 official matches played in their professional career.
How many games has Messi played?
Here’s how Messi reached four digits worth of appearances in his professional career:
| Team / Club | Matches played |
|---|---|
| Argentina (senior team only) | 169 |
| FC Barcelona (first team only) | 778 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 53 |
| TOTAL | 1000 |
Most games played in history
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