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Messi in friendlies: Goals, Assists and Stats
Lionel Messi has played 62 games in friendlies since 2005, with 55 goals and 22 assists. Below are all his numbers, season by season, plus his favourite opponents and every hat-trick.
Messi in friendlies: stats by season
| Season | Games | Goals | Assists | Goals/game | Pens | % pens | FKs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005/2006 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0.25 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| 2006/2007 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0.50 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 |
| 2007/2008 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0.25 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| 2008/2009 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| 2009/2010 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.33 | 1 | 100.0% | 0 |
| 2010/2011 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0.67 | 1 | 25.0% | 0 |
| 2011/2012 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1.40 | 1 | 14.3% | 0 |
| 2012/2013 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1.00 | 1 | 33.3% | 0 |
| 2013/2014 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.33 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| 2014/2015 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0.75 | 1 | 33.3% | 0 |
| 2015/2016 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| 2016/2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | – | 0 |
| 2017/2018 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1.50 | 1 | 33.3% | 0 |
| 2018/2019 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| 2019/2020 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1.00 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 |
| 2021/2022 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5.00 | 1 | 20.0% | 0 |
| 2022/2023 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 1.67 | 1 | 10.0% | 2 |
| 2023/2024 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1.00 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| 2024/2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.50 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| 2025/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0.75 | 2 | 66.7% | 0 |
| Total | 62 | 55 | 22 | 0.89 | 12 | 21.8% | 2 |
Messi's favourite opponents in friendlies
| Opponent | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 1 | 5 |
| Guatemala | 2 | 5 |
| Brazil | 6 | 5 |
| Curazao | 1 | 3 |
| Haiti | 1 | 3 |
See all of Messi's favourite victims →
Every Messi hat-trick in friendlies (6)
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2023 | Curazao | FIFA Friendly | 7-0 | 3 |
| 5 Jun 2022 | Estonia | FIFA Friendly | 5-0 | 5 |
| 29 May 2018 | Haiti | FIFA Friendly | 4-0 | 3 |
| 14 Jun 2013 | Guatemala | FIFA Friendly | 4-0 | 3 |
| 9 Jun 2012 | Brazil | FIFA Friendly | 4-3 | 3 |
| 29 Feb 2012 | Switzerland | FIFA Friendly | 3-1 | 3 |
See every Messi and Ronaldo hat-trick →
Messi in friendlies: key facts
How many goals has Messi scored in friendlies?
Messi has scored 55 goals in 62 games in friendlies (0.89 per game), one every 87 minutes, and provided 22 assists.
What was Messi's best season in friendlies?
The 2022/2023 season, with 10 goals and 2 assists in 6 games.
Which team has Messi scored the most goals against in friendlies?
His favourite victim is Estonia: 5 goals in 1 game.
How many hat-tricks does Messi have in friendlies?
6 hat-tricks and 7 braces.
How many penalties and free kicks has Messi scored in friendlies?
12 penalties (21.8% of his goals, 3 missed) and 2 direct free kicks.
What is Messi's win record in friendlies?
46 wins, 7 draws and 9 defeats (74.2% of games won).
When did Messi debut in friendlies?
On 17 Aug 2005 against Hungary.
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