Messi Stats This Season 2022: A Comprehensive Look
Lionel Messi’s 2022 campaign spanned two continents, two clubs and a World Cup triumph. Whether you follow his club performances in Paris or his heroic display for Argentina, the numbers paint a clear picture of a player still redefining excellence.
Club Performance – Paris Saint‑Germain
After joining PSG in the summer of 2021, Messi completed his first full season with the French giants during the 2021‑22 campaign, which is the core of the “2022 season” for most statistical records.
- Ligue 1: 27 appearances, 6 goals, 16 assists – averaging a direct involvement in a goal every 62 minutes.
- UEFA Champions League: 8 matches, 5 goals, 2 assists – a goal contribution every 72 minutes in Europe’s premier competition.
- Coupe de France: 6 appearances, 1 goal, 2 assists – helping PSG reach the final.
- All competitions: 41 matches, 13 goals, 20 assists – a total of 33 goal‑direct contributions, the highest assist tally of his career at a single club.
Messi’s passing accuracy hovered around 88 % in Ligue 1, while his key‑passes per 90 minutes (2.4) placed him among the top playmakers in the league. His dribble success rate of 62 % showed that even after a year in a new system, he retained his ability to break down defenses.
Argentina – The World Cup Journey
The second half of 2022 was dominated by the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where Messi’s performances turned the tournament into a personal showcase.
